How severe is CVE-2024-6501?

CVE-2024-6501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-6501 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-2024-6501?

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

Does CVE-2024-6501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48009.

When was CVE-2024-6501 published?

CVE-2024-6501 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6501

CVE-2024-6501 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48009
Weakness: CWE-400
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in NetworkManager. When a system running NetworkManager with DEBUG logs enabled and an interface eth1 configured with LLDP enabled, a malicious user could inject a malformed LLDP packet. NetworkManager would crash, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6501?: A flaw was found in NetworkManager. When a system running NetworkManager with DEBUG logs enabled and an interface eth1 configured with LLDP enabled, a malicious user could inject a malformed LLDP packet. NetworkManager would crash, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-6501?: CVE-2024-6501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6501 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-2024-6501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48009.
When was CVE-2024-6501 published?: CVE-2024-6501 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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