CVE-2024-36461 Direct access to memory pointers within the JS engine for modification
Attackers can modify memory pointers in the JavaScript engine, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-36461?
CVE-2024-36461 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Zabbix Zabbix, published on 9 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Within Zabbix, users have the ability to directly modify memory pointers in the JavaScript engine.
Weakness: CWE-822
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36461?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
zabbix openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 6.0.33-1.1 |
Products include Zabbix Zabbix.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36461?
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-2024-36461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-36461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Zabbix Zabbix
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-36461, GHSA-3q27-8g46-2vwm, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-36461, openSUSE-SU-2024:14356-1.