CVE-2024-35418 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.2 Published 8 Nov 2024 Updated 18 Nov 2024

Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in the wac library by submitting a crafted wasm file that triggers a heap overflow.

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-2024-35418?

CVE-2024-35418 is a medium-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

wac commit 385e1 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the setup_call function at /wac-asan/wa.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted wasm file.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kanaka Wac.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35418 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-2024-35418 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-35418 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wr2h-chhq-3jh8.