How severe is CVE-2024-8443?

CVE-2024-8443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8443?

CVE-2024-8443 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8443?

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

Does CVE-2024-8443 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8443 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49628.

When was CVE-2024-8443 published?

CVE-2024-8443 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2024-8443

CVE-2024-8443 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49628
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the libopensc OpenPGP driver. A crafted USB device or smart card with malicious responses to the APDUs during the card enrollment process using the `pkcs15-init` tool may lead to out-of-bound rights, possibly resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8443?: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the libopensc OpenPGP driver. A crafted USB device or smart card with malicious responses to the APDUs during the card enrollment process using the `pkcs15-init` tool may lead to out-of-bound rights, possibly resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-8443?: CVE-2024-8443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8443?: CVE-2024-8443 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8443?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8443 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8443 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49628.
When was CVE-2024-8443 published?: CVE-2024-8443 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:opensc_project:opensc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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