MEDIUM
CVE-2024-11586
CWE-404Published: November 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11586 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.0.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
pulseaudio1 product(s)
pulseaudio
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
→
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/2078822Issue Tracking · Patch
→
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-11586Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-11586
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-404
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 23, 2024
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-11586 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.