How severe is CVE-2024-46601?

CVE-2024-46601 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-2024-46601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46601?

CVE-2024-46601 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46601?

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-2024-46601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42196.

When was CVE-2024-46601 published?

CVE-2024-46601 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46601

CVE-2024-46601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42196
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware v1.2.1.12 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46601?: Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware v1.2.1.12 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2024-46601?: CVE-2024-46601 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-2024-46601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46601?: CVE-2024-46601 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46601?: 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-2024-46601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42196.
When was CVE-2024-46601 published?: CVE-2024-46601 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:elspec-ltd:g5dfr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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