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CVE-2024-36323

8.8
High
EPSS 0.10%Patch availableMay 15, 2026

Improper isolation of VCN-JPEG HW registers enables guest VM/process access.

common questions

Is CVE-2024-36323 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2024-36323 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2024-36323?

CVE-2024-36323 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36323?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2024-36323. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2024-36323 affect?

CVE-2024-36323 affects VCN-JPEG hardware cores, Virtualization environments using VCN-JPEG. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2024-36323?

Apply firmware/driver updates; verify VM isolation.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
VCN-JPEG hardware coresVirtualization environments using VCN-JPEG
impact

Allows a malicious guest VM or process to read/write the victim VM's JPEG core registers, risking data exposure and VM compromise.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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