What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11586?

CVE-2024-11586 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-11586?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-11586. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ubuntu CVE-2024-11586

MEDIUM

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2024-11-23 security@ubuntu.com

Denial Of Service Ubuntu Pulseaudio

4.0

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: ubuntu

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-404 ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Resource release
Impact	CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0).

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-404. Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected. Affected products include: Pulseaudio.

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Severity by source

Vendor (ubuntu) PRIMARY 4.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (ubuntu) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: ubuntu

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.3%

Top 79% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.