How severe is CVE-2024-54129?

CVE-2024-54129 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-54129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54129?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-54129 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54129 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52304.

When was CVE-2024-54129 published?

CVE-2024-54129 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54129

CVE-2024-54129 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2. 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52304
Weakness: CWE-665
Published: 2024-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NASA’s Interplanetary Overlay Network (ION) is an implementation of Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN). A vulnerability exists in the version ION-DTN BPv7 implementation version 4.1.3 when receiving a bundle with an improper reference to the imc scheme with valid Service-Specific Part (SSP) in their Previous Node Block. The vulnerability can cause ION to become unresponsive. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.1.3s.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54129?: The NASA’s Interplanetary Overlay Network (ION) is an implementation of Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN). A vulnerability exists in the version ION-DTN BPv7 implementation version 4.1.3 when receiving a bundle with an improper reference to the imc scheme with valid Service-Specific Part (SSP) in their Previous Node Block. The vulnerability can cause ION to become unresponsive. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.1.3s.
How severe is CVE-2024-54129?: CVE-2024-54129 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-54129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-54129 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54129 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52304.
When was CVE-2024-54129 published?: CVE-2024-54129 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/nasa-jpl/ION-DTN/security/advisories/GHSA-393w-w6jh-pq3j

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