How severe is CVE-2024-3979?

CVE-2024-3979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-3979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3979?

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

Does CVE-2024-3979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32545.

When was CVE-2024-3979 published?

CVE-2024-3979 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3979

CVE-2024-3979 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32545
Weakness: CWE-362
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in COVESA vsomeip up to 3.4.10. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to race condition. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261596.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3979?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in COVESA vsomeip up to 3.4.10. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to race condition. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261596.
How severe is CVE-2024-3979?: CVE-2024-3979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-3979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32545.
When was CVE-2024-3979 published?: CVE-2024-3979 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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