CVE-2024-27528 pywasm3 has an Invalid Memory Read, Leading to DoS and Potential Code Execution
An invalid memory read in the wasm3 library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-27528?
CVE-2024-27528 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wasm3 139076a suffers from Invalid Memory Read, leading to DoS and potential Code Execution.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27528?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including pywasm3. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pywasm3 PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
pywasm3 PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
pywasm3 PyPI | All versions to 139076a | None |
Products include Wasm3 Project Wasm3.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27528?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27528 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-27528 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27528 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2024-34249 pywasm3 contains a heap buffer overflow which leads to segmentation fault
- CVE-2024-27529 wasm3 uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability
- CVE-2024-27530 pywasm3 contains a Use-After-Free in ForEachModule
- CVE-2022-28990 Buffer overflow in wasm3
- CVE-2024-27527 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhg9-mm8c-c683, PYSEC-2024-304.