How severe is CVE-2024-29216?

CVE-2024-29216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29216 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-2024-29216?

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

Does CVE-2024-29216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26232.

When was CVE-2024-29216 published?

CVE-2024-29216 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29216

CVE-2024-29216 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26232
Weakness: CWE-522
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposed IOCTL with insufficient access control issue exists in cg6kwin2k.sys prior to 2.1.7.0. By sending a specific IOCTL request, a user without the administrator privilege may perform I/O to arbitrary hardware port or physical address, resulting in erasing or altering the firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29216?: Exposed IOCTL with insufficient access control issue exists in cg6kwin2k.sys prior to 2.1.7.0. By sending a specific IOCTL request, a user without the administrator privilege may perform I/O to arbitrary hardware port or physical address, resulting in erasing or altering the firmware.
How severe is CVE-2024-29216?: CVE-2024-29216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29216 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-2024-29216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26232.
When was CVE-2024-29216 published?: CVE-2024-29216 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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