PatchTheCVECVE-2024-45167: An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
CVE-2024-45167 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting idol2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12. Due to improper input validation, improper deserialization, and improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer, IDOL2 is vulnerable to Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and possibly remote code execution. A certain XmlMessage document causes 100% CPU consumption.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2024-08-22 |
| 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-2024-45167?
idol2: upgrade to newer than 2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-45167 being exploited?
CVE-2024-45167 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-2024-45167 affect?
CVE-2024-45167 affects idol2. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12. Due to improper input validation, improper deserialization, and improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer, IDOL2 is vulnerable to Denia
How urgent is CVE-2024-45167?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2024-45169 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
- CVE-2024-45168 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
- CVE-2024-45166 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
- CVE-2024-45165 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12