How severe is CVE-2024-41721?

CVE-2024-41721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41721?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-41721 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41721 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39165.

When was CVE-2024-41721 published?

CVE-2024-41721 was published on 2024-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41721

CVE-2024-41721 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39165
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficient boundary validation in the USB code could lead to an out-of-bounds read on the heap, which could potentially lead to an arbitrary write and remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41721?: An insufficient boundary validation in the USB code could lead to an out-of-bounds read on the heap, which could potentially lead to an arbitrary write and remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-41721?: CVE-2024-41721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41721?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-41721 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41721 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39165.
When was CVE-2024-41721 published?: CVE-2024-41721 was published on 2024-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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