CVE-2024-27508
CVE-2024-27508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atheme 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-401.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24705
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Atheme
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-27508?
- Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.
- How severe is CVE-2024-27508?
- CVE-2024-27508 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-2024-27508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-27508?
- CVE-2024-27508 affects Atheme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-27508?
- 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-2024-27508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-27508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24705.
- When was CVE-2024-27508 published?
- CVE-2024-27508 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:atheme:atheme:7.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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