CVE-2024-21860

Name: CVE-2024-21860
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-02T07:15:11.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21860 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow an adjacent attacker arbitrary code execution in any apps through use after free.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow an adjacent attacker arbitrary code execution in any apps through use after free.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openatom	Openharmony	>= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.4
Openatom	Openharmony	4.0

References

https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/zh/security-disclosure/2024/2024-02.mdThird Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/zh/security-disclosure/2024/2024-02.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21860?

in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow an adjacent attacker arbitrary code execution in any apps through use after free.

How severe is CVE-2024-21860?

CVE-2024-21860 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21860?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-21860?

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Source: NVD / NIST