How severe is CVE-2024-24444?

CVE-2024-24444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-24444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21863.

When was CVE-2024-24444 published?

CVE-2024-24444 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-24444

CVE-2024-24444 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-775.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21863
Weakness: CWE-775
Published: 2025-01-21
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Improper file descriptor handling for closed connections in OpenAirInterface CN5G AMF (oai-cn5g-amf) up to v2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by repeatedly establishing SCTP connections with the N2 interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24444?: Improper file descriptor handling for closed connections in OpenAirInterface CN5G AMF (oai-cn5g-amf) up to v2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by repeatedly establishing SCTP connections with the N2 interface.
How severe is CVE-2024-24444?: CVE-2024-24444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-24444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21863.
When was CVE-2024-24444 published?: CVE-2024-24444 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://cellularsecurity.org/ransacked

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://openairinterface.com

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