CVE-2024-25742

CVE-2024-25742 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-828.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel before 6.9, an untrusted hypervisor can inject virtual interrupt 29 (#VC) at any point in time and can trigger its handler. This affects AMD SEV-SNP and AMD SEV-ES.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25742?
In the Linux kernel before 6.9, an untrusted hypervisor can inject virtual interrupt 29 (#VC) at any point in time and can trigger its handler. This affects AMD SEV-SNP and AMD SEV-ES.
How severe is CVE-2024-25742?
CVE-2024-25742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-25742 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25742?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-25742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23050.
When was CVE-2024-25742 published?
CVE-2024-25742 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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