How severe is CVE-2024-44459?

CVE-2024-44459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-44459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44459?

CVE-2024-44459 affects Octavolabs Vernemq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44459?

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-2024-44459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41036.

When was CVE-2024-44459 published?

CVE-2024-44459 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44459

CVE-2024-44459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Octavolabs Vernemq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41036
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Octavolabs Vernemq
Published: 2024-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A memory allocation issue in vernemq v2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive memory consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44459?: A memory allocation issue in vernemq v2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive memory consumption.
How severe is CVE-2024-44459?: CVE-2024-44459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-44459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44459?: CVE-2024-44459 affects Octavolabs Vernemq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44459?: 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-2024-44459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41036.
When was CVE-2024-44459 published?: CVE-2024-44459 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/zzh-newlearner/MQTT_Crash/blob/main/Vernemq_crash.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:octavolabs:vernemq:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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