PatchTheCVECVE-2024-58262: The curve25519-dalek crate before 4.1.3 for Rust has a constant-time operation on elliptic curve scalars that
CVE-2024-58262 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.9) affecting curve25519-dalek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The curve25519-dalek crate before 4.1.3 for Rust has a constant-time operation on elliptic curve scalars that is removed by LLVM.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.9 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-733 |
| Published | 2025-07-27 |
| 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-2024-58262?
curve25519-dalek: upgrade to 4.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-58262 being exploited?
CVE-2024-58262 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-2024-58262 affect?
CVE-2024-58262 affects curve25519-dalek. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). The curve25519-dalek crate before 4.1.3 for Rust has a constant-time operation on elliptic curve scalars that is removed by LLVM.
How urgent is CVE-2024-58262?
Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.