CVE-2024-51566

Name: CVE-2024-51566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T15:15:11.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-51566 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The NVMe driver queue processing is vulernable to guest-induced infinite loops.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NVMe driver queue processing is vulernable to guest-induced infinite loops.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1285

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51566?

The NVMe driver queue processing is vulernable to guest-induced infinite loops.

How severe is CVE-2024-51566?

CVE-2024-51566 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51566?

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-2024-51566?

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Source: NVD / NIST