CVE-2024-38658 Memory corruption in V-Server
An out-of-bounds read in V-Server 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-2024-38658?
CVE-2024-38658 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. and Hakko Electronics Co., Ltd. V-Server, 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 V-Server (v4.0.19.0 and earlier) and V-Server 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-2024-38658?
How do I fix CVE-2024-38658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38658 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-2024-38658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjgc-mwc5-8g7j.