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CVE-2024-57492: An issue in redoxOS relibc before commit 98aa4ea5 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the

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Routine
MEDIUM 5.5MITIGATE

CVE-2024-57492 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting redox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in redoxOS relibc before commit 98aa4ea5 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the round_up_to_page funciton.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score5.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-190, CWE-1262
Published2025-03-10
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redox-os

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

redox-os redox MITIGATE
Affected: 0.8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-57492?

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

Is CVE-2024-57492 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57492 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-2024-57492 affect?

CVE-2024-57492 affects redox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue in redoxOS relibc before commit 98aa4ea5 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the round_up_to_page funciton.

How urgent is CVE-2024-57492?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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