CVE-2024-29978

CVE-2024-29978 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-256.

Key facts

Description

User passwords are decrypted and stored on memory before any user logged in. Those decrypted passwords can be retrieved from the coredump file. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29978?
User passwords are decrypted and stored on memory before any user logged in. Those decrypted passwords can be retrieved from the coredump file. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
How severe is CVE-2024-29978?
CVE-2024-29978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29978 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-29978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34443.
When was CVE-2024-29978 published?
CVE-2024-29978 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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