A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's scsi device driver in lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.
CVE-2024-24855
MEDIUMPre-NVD 5.05.0—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
Score 5.0 from GitHub Security Advisory published 2024-02-05. the CNA's CVSS baseline 5.0; sources differ by 0.0.
Triggered by: GitHub Security Advisory CVSS
Sources: cna:anolis, epss, ghsa
5.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- Lower severity and no public exploit yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS PROB: 0%CVSS: 5.0Exploit: None knownExposed: 0
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- 5.0
- EG Score
- 5.0(medium)
- EG Risk
- 23(Track)EG Risk 23/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity50% × 45%Exploitation0% × 40%Automatability0% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 0%
- EPSS %ILE
- 8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
February 5, 2024
Last Modified
July 14, 2026
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2024-24855?
CVE-2024-24855 is a medium vulnerability published on February 5, 2024. A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's scsi device driver in lpfcunregisterfcf_rescan() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.
When was CVE-2024-24855 disclosed?
CVE-2024-24855 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 5, 2024, with the most recent update on July 14, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2024-24855 actively exploited?
CVE-2024-24855 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the top 91.7% of all scored CVEs.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-24855?
CVE-2024-24855 has a CVSS v4.0 base score of 5.0 (CNA self-assessment; NVD's own analysis pending).
How do I remediate CVE-2024-24855?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2024-24855, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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