CVE-2024-34020 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the hcode library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-34020?
CVE-2024-34020 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the putSDN() function of mail.c in hcode through 2.1.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34020?
Linux distribution packages (1)
hcode openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.1-680.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-34020?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-34020 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-34020 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvj9-whqh-93ff, openSUSE-SU-2024:13915-1.