How severe is CVE-2024-51566?

CVE-2024-51566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-51566 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-51566?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-51566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45404.

When was CVE-2024-51566 published?

CVE-2024-51566 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51566

CVE-2024-51566 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45404
Weakness: CWE-1285
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NVMe driver queue processing is vulernable to guest-induced infinite loops.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51566?: The NVMe driver queue processing is vulernable to guest-induced infinite loops.
How severe is CVE-2024-51566?: CVE-2024-51566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-51566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51566?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-51566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45404.
When was CVE-2024-51566 published?: CVE-2024-51566 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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