Is CVE-2024-30949 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-30949 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-30949 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-30949 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-30949?

CVE-2024-30949 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-30949

CWE-190Published: August 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in newlib v.4.3.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the time unit scaling in the _gettimeofday function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Newlib v.4.3.0 contains a vulnerability in the _gettimeofday function that allows for arbitrary code execution via time unit scaling. This is a critical flaw that could be exploited remotely with low complexity.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of newlib if available or apply vendor-supplied security patches.

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-2024-30949 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.