CVE-2024-24784

CVE-2024-24784 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.

Key facts

Description

The ParseAddressList function incorrectly handles comments (text within parentheses) within display names. Since this is a misalignment with conforming address parsers, it can result in different trust decisions being made by programs using different parsers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24784?
The ParseAddressList function incorrectly handles comments (text within parentheses) within display names. Since this is a misalignment with conforming address parsers, it can result in different trust decisions being made by programs using different parsers.
How severe is CVE-2024-24784?
CVE-2024-24784 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-24784 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24784?
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-2024-24784 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-24784 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22162.
When was CVE-2024-24784 published?
CVE-2024-24784 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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