CVE-2024-25742

Medium

In the Linux kernel before 6.9, an untrusted hypervisor can inject virtual interrupt 29 (#VC) at any point in time and can trigger its handler. This affects AMD SEV-SNP and AMD SEV-ES.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-05-17
Last modified 2026-04-15
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness type

CWE-828

CVE-2024-25742 is classified as CWE-828

See CWE-828 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

4 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-25742?

    CVE-2024-25742 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10 . CVE-2024-25742 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-25742?

    CVE-2024-25742 has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-25742?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2024-25742 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2024-25742 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-25742 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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