CVE-2024-42500

Name: CVE-2024-42500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-09T20:15:04.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42500 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HPE has identified a denial of service vulnerability in HPE HP-UX System's Network File System (NFSv4) services.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HPE has identified a denial of service vulnerability in HPE HP-UX System's Network File System (NFSv4) services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbux04697en_us&docLocale=en_US

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42500?

HPE has identified a denial of service vulnerability in HPE HP-UX System's Network File System (NFSv4) services.

How severe is CVE-2024-42500?

CVE-2024-42500 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42500?

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-2024-42500?

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Source: NVD / NIST