HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-21962
HIGH

CVE-2024-21962

CWE-1220Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026

8.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.9th

Official Description

Improper Input Validation in the AMD RAID driver could allow an attacker to point to an arbitrary memory location potentially resulting in privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21962 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionA
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-21962
CVSS Score8.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-1220
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 15, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-1220)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-21962 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.
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