How severe is CVE-2024-52906?

CVE-2024-52906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52906?

CVE-2024-52906 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52906?

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

Does CVE-2024-52906 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52906 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46204.

When was CVE-2024-52906 published?

CVE-2024-52906 was published on 2024-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52906

CVE-2024-52906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46204
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2024-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52906?: IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the TCP/IP kernel extension to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-52906?: CVE-2024-52906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52906?: CVE-2024-52906 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-52906 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52906 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46204.
When was CVE-2024-52906 published?: CVE-2024-52906 was published on 2024-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179826

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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