How severe is CVE-2024-24459?

CVE-2024-24459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24459?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-24459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21878.

When was CVE-2024-24459 published?

CVE-2024-24459 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24459

CVE-2024-24459 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21878
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An invalid memory access when handling the ProtocolIE_ID field of S1Setup Request messages in Athonet vEPC MME v11.4.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) to the cellular network by repeatedly initiating connections and sending a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24459?: An invalid memory access when handling the ProtocolIE_ID field of S1Setup Request messages in Athonet vEPC MME v11.4.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) to the cellular network by repeatedly initiating connections and sending a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2024-24459?: CVE-2024-24459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21878.
When was CVE-2024-24459 published?: CVE-2024-24459 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04780en_us&docLocale=en_US

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