How severe is CVE-2024-3079?

CVE-2024-3079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3079?

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-2024-3079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31685.

When was CVE-2024-3079 published?

CVE-2024-3079 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3079

CVE-2024-3079 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31685
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain models of ASUS routers have buffer overflow vulnerabilities, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3079?: Certain models of ASUS routers have buffer overflow vulnerabilities, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-3079?: CVE-2024-3079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3079?: 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-2024-3079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31685.
When was CVE-2024-3079 published?: CVE-2024-3079 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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