PatchTheCVECVE-2024-50610: GSL (GNU Scientific Library) through 2.8 has an integer signedness error in gsl_siman_solve_many in siman/sima
CVE-2024-50610 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting gnu scientific library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GSL (GNU Scientific Library) through 2.8 has an integer signedness error in gsl_siman_solve_many in siman/siman.c. When params.n_tries is negative, incorrect memory allocation occurs.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.6 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-190 |
| Published | 2024-10-27 |
| 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-2024-50610?
gnu scientific library: upgrade to newer than 2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-50610 being exploited?
CVE-2024-50610 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-2024-50610 affect?
CVE-2024-50610 affects gnu scientific library. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). GSL (GNU Scientific Library) through 2.8 has an integer signedness error in gsl_siman_solve_many in siman/siman.c. When params.n_tries is negative, incorrect memory allocation occurs.
How urgent is CVE-2024-50610?
Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference