How severe is CVE-2024-55566?

CVE-2024-55566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-55566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55566?

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

Does CVE-2024-55566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52812.

When was CVE-2024-55566 published?

CVE-2024-55566 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55566

CVE-2024-55566 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-335.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52812
Weakness: CWE-335
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ColPack 1.0.10 through 9a7293a has a predictable temporary file (located under /tmp with a name derived from an unseeded RNG). The impact can be overwriting files or making ColPack graphing unavailable to other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55566?: ColPack 1.0.10 through 9a7293a has a predictable temporary file (located under /tmp with a name derived from an unseeded RNG). The impact can be overwriting files or making ColPack graphing unavailable to other users.
How severe is CVE-2024-55566?: CVE-2024-55566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-55566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55566?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52812.
When was CVE-2024-55566 published?: CVE-2024-55566 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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