How severe is CVE-2024-31744?

CVE-2024-31744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-31744 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-2024-31744?

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-2024-31744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29617.

When was CVE-2024-31744 published?

CVE-2024-31744 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31744

CVE-2024-31744 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-617.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29617
Weakness: CWE-617
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Jasper 4.2.2, the jpc_streamlist_remove function in src/libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c:2407 has an assertion failure vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service attack through a specific image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31744?: In Jasper 4.2.2, the jpc_streamlist_remove function in src/libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c:2407 has an assertion failure vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service attack through a specific image file.
How severe is CVE-2024-31744?: CVE-2024-31744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-31744 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-2024-31744?: 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-2024-31744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29617.
When was CVE-2024-31744 published?: CVE-2024-31744 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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