How severe is CVE-2024-53580?

CVE-2024-53580 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-2024-53580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53580?

CVE-2024-53580 primarily affects Es Iperf3. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53580?

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-2024-53580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51998.

When was CVE-2024-53580 published?

CVE-2024-53580 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53580

CVE-2024-53580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Es Iperf3 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51998
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Es Iperf3
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperf_exchange_parameters() function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53580?: iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperf_exchange_parameters() function.
How severe is CVE-2024-53580?: CVE-2024-53580 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-2024-53580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53580?: CVE-2024-53580 primarily affects Es Iperf3. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53580?: 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-2024-53580 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53580 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51998.
When was CVE-2024-53580 published?: CVE-2024-53580 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:es:iperf3:3.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:hci_compute_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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