CVE-2024-24279: An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allow

Routine

HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-24279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting secdiskapp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-261, CWE-287
Published	2024-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secdiskapp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-08 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secdiskapp secdiskapp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secdiskapp sudo apt install secdiskapp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold secdiskapp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list secdiskapp sudo dnf downgrade secdiskapp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add secdiskapp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-24279?

secdiskapp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24279 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24279 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-2024-24279 affect?

CVE-2024-24279 affects secdiskapp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24279?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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