How severe is CVE-2024-35204?

CVE-2024-35204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-35204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35204?

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-2024-35204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35235.

When was CVE-2024-35204 published?

CVE-2024-35204 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35204

CVE-2024-35204 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-272.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35235
Weakness: CWE-272
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Veritas System Recovery before 23.3_Hotfix has incorrect permissions for the Veritas System Recovery folder, and thus low-privileged users can conduct attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35204?: Veritas System Recovery before 23.3_Hotfix has incorrect permissions for the Veritas System Recovery folder, and thus low-privileged users can conduct attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-35204?: CVE-2024-35204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-35204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35204?: 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-2024-35204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35235.
When was CVE-2024-35204 published?: CVE-2024-35204 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/security/VTS24-005

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