CVE-2024-25742

6.5 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

In the Linux kernel before 6.9, an untrusted hypervisor can inject virtual interrupt 29 (#VC) at any point in time and can trigger its handler. This affects AMD SEV-SNP and AMD SEV-ES.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2024-05-17 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 07:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2024-05-17 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 07:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-828
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record