CVE-2024-45971 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A malicious server can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the MMS Client, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

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-2024-45971?

CVE-2024-45971 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple Buffer overflows in the MMS Client in MZ Automation LibIEC61850 before commit 1f52be9ddeae00e69cd43e4cac3cb4f0c880c4f0 allow a malicious server to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via the MMS IdentifyResponse message.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mz-Automation Libiec61850.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45971 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-2024-45971 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45971 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw7p-96wm-f9qw.

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