CVE-2024-40494 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted packet exploiting a stack buffer overflow in the FreeCoAP library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40494?
CVE-2024-40494 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow in coap_msg.c in FreeCoAP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Keith-Cullen Freecoap.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40494 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-2024-40494 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40494 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9p7-c5rq-hwjj.