How severe is CVE-2024-25744?

CVE-2024-25744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25744?

CVE-2024-25744 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25744?

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-2024-25744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23052.

When was CVE-2024-25744 published?

CVE-2024-25744 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25744

CVE-2024-25744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-693.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23052
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel before 6.6.7, an untrusted VMM can trigger int80 syscall handling at any given point. This is related to arch/x86/coco/tdx/tdx.c and arch/x86/mm/mem_encrypt_amd.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25744?: In the Linux kernel before 6.6.7, an untrusted VMM can trigger int80 syscall handling at any given point. This is related to arch/x86/coco/tdx/tdx.c and arch/x86/mm/mem_encrypt_amd.c.
How severe is CVE-2024-25744?: CVE-2024-25744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25744?: CVE-2024-25744 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25744?: 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-2024-25744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23052.
When was CVE-2024-25744 published?: CVE-2024-25744 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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