CVE-2024-28038 Memory corruption in Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers)

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Attackers can trigger a stack buffer overflow via the web interface cookie, potentially executing code or crashing the device.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-28038?

CVE-2024-28038 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sharp Corporation Multiple MFPs (multifunction printers), published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web interface of the affected devices processes a cookie value improperly, leading to a stack buffer overflow. More precisely, giving too long character string to MFPSESSIONID parameter results in a stack buffer overflow. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Weakness: CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28038?

How do I fix CVE-2024-28038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28038 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-2024-28038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cmfc-j23h-6h8c.

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