CVE-2024-46292 Memory corruption in n/a
A disputed buffer overflow in ModSecurity could allow attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input, though reproduction is unconfirmed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-46292?
CVE-2024-46292 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow in modsecurity v3.0.12 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input inserted into the name parameter. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because it cannot be reproduced. Also, the product's documentation indicates that it is not guaranteed to be usable with very large values of SecRequestBodyNoFilesLimit (which are required by the claimed issue).
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46292?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including modsecurity and modsecurity2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
modsecurity Bitnami | From 3.0.12 | 3.0.13 |
modsecurity2 Bitnami | From 3.0.12 to 3.0.12 | None |
Products include Trustwave Modsecurity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46292?
Upgrade modsecurity to 3.0.13 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-46292 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-46292 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-modsecurity-2024-46292, BIT-modsecurity2-2024-46292, GHSA-gmcv-mjv9-gjcv, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-46292.