Is CVE-2024-42381 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-42381 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-42381 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-42381 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42381?

CVE-2024-42381 has a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-42381

CWE-830Published: July 31, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

os/linux/elf.rb in Homebrew brew before 4.2.20 uses ldd to load ELF files obtained from untrusted sources, which allows attackers to achieve code execution via an ELF file with a custom .interp section. NOTE: this code execution would occur during an un-sandboxed binary relocation phase, which occurs before a user would expect execution of downloaded package content. (237d1e783f7ee261beaba7d3f6bde22da7148b0a was the tested vulnerable version.)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-42381 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.