How severe is CVE-2024-38309?

CVE-2024-38309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38309?

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-2024-38309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37715.

When was CVE-2024-38309 published?

CVE-2024-38309 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38309

CVE-2024-38309 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37715
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2024-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There are multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in V-SFT (v6.2.2.0 and earlier), TELLUS (v4.0.19.0 and earlier), and TELLUS Lite (v4.0.19.0 and earlier). If a user opens a specially crafted file, information may be disclosed and/or arbitrary code may be executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38309?: There are multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in V-SFT (v6.2.2.0 and earlier), TELLUS (v4.0.19.0 and earlier), and TELLUS Lite (v4.0.19.0 and earlier). If a user opens a specially crafted file, information may be disclosed and/or arbitrary code may be executed.
How severe is CVE-2024-38309?: CVE-2024-38309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38309?: 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-2024-38309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37715.
When was CVE-2024-38309 published?: CVE-2024-38309 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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