CVE-2024-35420 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.2 Published 8 Nov 2024 Updated 18 Nov 2024

A heap overflow in the wac library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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-2024-35420?

CVE-2024-35420 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.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kanaka Wac.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35420?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35420 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-2024-35420 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-35420 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xj4x-m269-rcgc.