How severe is CVE-2024-47899?

CVE-2024-47899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-47899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47899?

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-2024-47899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42886.

When was CVE-2024-47899 published?

CVE-2024-47899 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47899

CVE-2024-47899 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42886
Weakness: CWE-416
Published: 2025-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47899?: Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.
How severe is CVE-2024-47899?: CVE-2024-47899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-47899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47899?: 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-2024-47899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42886.
When was CVE-2024-47899 published?: CVE-2024-47899 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

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