How severe is CVE-2024-5949?

CVE-2024-5949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5949?

CVE-2024-5949 affects Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5949?

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

Does CVE-2024-5949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47077.

When was CVE-2024-5949 published?

CVE-2024-5949 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5949

CVE-2024-5949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47077
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 Multipart Boundary Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of multipart boundaries. The issue results from a logic error that can lead to an infinite loop. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23171.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5949?: Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 Multipart Boundary Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of multipart boundaries. The issue results from a logic error that can lead to an infinite loop. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23171.
How severe is CVE-2024-5949?: CVE-2024-5949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5949?: CVE-2024-5949 affects Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47077.
When was CVE-2024-5949 published?: CVE-2024-5949 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-673/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:deepseaelectronics:dse855_firmware:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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