How severe is CVE-2024-39478?

CVE-2024-39478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, 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-2024-39478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39478?

CVE-2024-39478 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39478?

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

Does CVE-2024-39478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38003.

When was CVE-2024-39478 published?

CVE-2024-39478 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39478

CVE-2024-39478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38003
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer RSA text data uses variable length buffer allocated in software stack. Calling kfree on it causes undefined behaviour in subsequent operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39478?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer RSA text data uses variable length buffer allocated in software stack. Calling kfree on it causes undefined behaviour in subsequent operations.
How severe is CVE-2024-39478?: CVE-2024-39478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, 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-2024-39478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39478?: CVE-2024-39478 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38003.
When was CVE-2024-39478 published?: CVE-2024-39478 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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