How severe is CVE-2024-39279?

CVE-2024-39279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39279 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-2024-39279?

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

Does CVE-2024-39279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4933.

When was CVE-2024-39279 published?

CVE-2024-39279 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39279

CVE-2024-39279 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4933
Weakness: CWE-1220
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient granularity of access control in UEFI firmware in some Intel(R) processors may allow a authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39279?: Insufficient granularity of access control in UEFI firmware in some Intel(R) processors may allow a authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-39279?: CVE-2024-39279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39279 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-2024-39279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4933.
When was CVE-2024-39279 published?: CVE-2024-39279 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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