CVE-2024-38389 Memory corruption in TELLUS
An out-of-bounds read in TELLUS allows attackers to disclose information or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-38389?
CVE-2024-38389 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. and Hakko Electronics Co., Ltd. TELLUS, published on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
There is an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TELLUS (v4.0.19.0 and earlier) and TELLUS Lite (v4.0.19.0 and earlier). If a user opens a specially crafted file, information may be disclosed and/or arbitrary code may be executed.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38389?
How do I fix CVE-2024-38389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38389 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-2024-38389 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38389 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3cq2-fh6p-8w28.