CVE-2024-6519

Name: CVE-2024-6519
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-21T15:15:03.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6519 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the QEMU LSI53C895A SCSI Host Bus Adapter emulation. This issue can lead to a crash or VM escape.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the QEMU LSI53C895A SCSI Host Bus Adapter emulation. This issue can lead to a crash or VM escape.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	All versions

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6519Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2292089Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1382/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6519?

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the QEMU LSI53C895A SCSI Host Bus Adapter emulation. This issue can lead to a crash or VM escape.

How severe is CVE-2024-6519?

CVE-2024-6519 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6519?

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-2024-6519?

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Source: NVD / NIST