How severe is CVE-2024-49506?

CVE-2024-49506 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-49506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49506?

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-2024-49506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43724.

When was CVE-2024-49506 published?

CVE-2024-49506 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49506

CVE-2024-49506 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. 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-377.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43724
Weakness: CWE-377
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure creation of temporary files allows local users on systems with non-default configurations to cause denial of service or set the encryption key for a filesystem

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49506?: Insecure creation of temporary files allows local users on systems with non-default configurations to cause denial of service or set the encryption key for a filesystem
How severe is CVE-2024-49506?: CVE-2024-49506 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-49506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49506?: 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-2024-49506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43724.
When was CVE-2024-49506 published?: CVE-2024-49506 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2024-49506

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