What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-24421?

CVE-2024-24421 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Magma are affected by CVE-2024-24421?

Organizations using the nas_message_decode function of Magma face critical risk from CVE-2024-24421, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-24421?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-24421. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-24421?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running the nas_message_decode function of Magma and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Magma CVE-2024-24421

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-01-21 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection Denial Of Service Magma

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 03, 2025 - 00:47 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 21, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

A type confusion in the nas_message_decode function of Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. A type confusion in the nas_message_decode function of Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Magma.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.