CVE-2024-21629: Rust EVM is an Ethereum Virtual Machine interpreter

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21629?

evm: upgrade to 0.41.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21629 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21629 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-21629 affect?

CVE-2024-21629 affects evm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Rust EVM is an Ethereum Virtual Machine interpreter. In `rust-evm`, a feature called `record_external_operation` was introduced, allowing library users to record custom gas changes. This feature can have some bogus interactions with the cal

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-21629?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-21629 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting evm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Rust EVM is an Ethereum Virtual Machine interpreter. In `rust-evm`, a feature called `record_external_operation` was introduced, allowing library users to record custom gas changes. This feature can have some bogus interactions with the call stack. In particular, during finalization of a `CREATE` or `CREATE2`, in the case that the substack execution happens successfully, `rust-evm` will first commit the substate, and then call `record_external_op

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-703
Published	2024-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: evm project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-02 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

evm project evm UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.41.1

Fixed in: 0.41.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy evm || rpm -q evm || evm --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.41.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade evm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade evm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-21629?

evm: upgrade to 0.41.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21629 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21629 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-21629 affect?

CVE-2024-21629 affects evm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Rust EVM is an Ethereum Virtual Machine interpreter. In `rust-evm`, a feature called `record_external_operation` was introduced, allowing library users to record custom gas changes. This feature can have some bogus interactions with the cal

How urgent is CVE-2024-21629?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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