CVE-2024-48406 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the umicat library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the power function, requiring an upgrade to the fixed version.
- 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-2024-48406?
CVE-2024-48406 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in SunBK201 umicat through v.0.3.2 and fixed in v.0.3.3 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the power(uct_int_t x, uct_int_t n) in src/uct_upstream.c.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48406?
How do I fix CVE-2024-48406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48406 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-2024-48406 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48406 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6f7w-r4p9-954c.