CVE-2024-27508

Name: CVE-2024-27508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-27T16:15:47.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27508 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atheme	Atheme	7.2.12

References

https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/Atheme_defects/blob/main/Atheme_detect_1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/Atheme_defects/blob/main/Atheme_detect_1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27508?

Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.

How severe is CVE-2024-27508?

CVE-2024-27508 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27508?

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-2024-27508?

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Source: NVD / NIST