Is CVE-2024-21795 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-21795 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-21795 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-21795 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21795?

CVE-2024-21795 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-21795

CRITICAL

CVE-2024-21795

CWE-122Published: February 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the .egi parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 2.5.0 and Master Branch (ab0ee111). A specially crafted .egi file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A heap-based buffer overflow in libbiosig's .egi parsing functionality allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update libbiosig to a patched version or apply security updates provided by your distribution.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21795 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.