How severe is CVE-2024-39779?

CVE-2024-39779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39779 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39779?

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

Does CVE-2024-39779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4938.

When was CVE-2024-39779 published?

CVE-2024-39779 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39779

CVE-2024-39779 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v4: 5.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4938
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in some drivers for Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I219 Series before version 12.19.1.39 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39779?: Stack-based buffer overflow in some drivers for Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I219 Series before version 12.19.1.39 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-39779?: CVE-2024-39779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39779 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4938.
When was CVE-2024-39779 published?: CVE-2024-39779 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00590.html

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