PatchTheCVECVE-2024-29119: A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3)
CVE-2024-29119 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting spectrum power 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-266 |
| Published | 2024-11-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-29119?
spectrum power 7: upgrade to 24q3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-29119 being exploited?
CVE-2024-29119 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-2024-29119 affect?
CVE-2024-29119 affects spectrum power 7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2024-29119?
Priority 28/100. High severity