How severe is CVE-2024-39281?

CVE-2024-39281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-39281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39281?

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

Does CVE-2024-39281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38324.

When was CVE-2024-39281 published?

CVE-2024-39281 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39281

CVE-2024-39281 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38324
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The command ctl_persistent_reserve_out allows the caller to specify an arbitrary size which will be passed to the kernel's memory allocator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39281?: The command ctl_persistent_reserve_out allows the caller to specify an arbitrary size which will be passed to the kernel's memory allocator.
How severe is CVE-2024-39281?: CVE-2024-39281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-39281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38324.
When was CVE-2024-39281 published?: CVE-2024-39281 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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