How severe is CVE-2024-2824?

CVE-2024-2824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-2824 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2824?

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

Does CVE-2024-2824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27768.

When was CVE-2024-2824 published?

CVE-2024-2824 was published on 2024-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2824

CVE-2024-2824 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27768
Weakness: CWE-122
Published: 2024-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function PrintFormatNumber of the file exif.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257711.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2824?: A vulnerability was found in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function PrintFormatNumber of the file exif.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257711.
How severe is CVE-2024-2824?: CVE-2024-2824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-2824 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27768.
When was CVE-2024-2824 published?: CVE-2024-2824 was published on 2024-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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