How severe is CVE-2024-29979?

CVE-2024-29979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29979 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29979?

CVE-2024-29979 affects Phoenixtech Securecore Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29979?

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

Does CVE-2024-29979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26951.

When was CVE-2024-29979 published?

CVE-2024-29979 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29979

CVE-2024-29979 is a low-severity vulnerability in Phoenixtech Securecore Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
CVSS v4: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26951
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Phoenixtech Securecore Technology
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: before 4.0.1.1012; SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: before 4.1.0.568; SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: before 4.2.1.292; SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: before 4.2.0.334.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29979?: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: before 4.0.1.1012; SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: before 4.1.0.568; SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: before 4.2.1.292; SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: before 4.2.0.334.
How severe is CVE-2024-29979?: CVE-2024-29979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29979 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29979?: CVE-2024-29979 affects Phoenixtech Securecore Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26951.
When was CVE-2024-29979 published?: CVE-2024-29979 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://phoenixtech.com/phoenix-security-notifications/cve-2024-29979/

Affected products (1)

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