CVE-2024-29079: Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 may allow an aut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29079?

virtual raid on cpu: upgrade to 8.6.0.3001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29079 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-2024-29079 affect?

CVE-2024-29079 affects virtual raid on cpu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-29079?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-29079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting virtual raid on cpu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-691
Published	2024-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-13 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel virtual raid on cpu UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.6.0.3001

Fixed in: 8.6.0.3001

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virtual-raid-on-cpu || rpm -q virtual-raid-on-cpu || virtual-raid-on-cpu --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.6.0.3001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virtual-raid-on-cpu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virtual-raid-on-cpu

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29079?

virtual raid on cpu: upgrade to 8.6.0.3001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29079 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-2024-29079 affect?

CVE-2024-29079 affects virtual raid on cpu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2024-29079?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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