CVE-2024-55577 Memory corruption in Linux Ratfor
A stack-based buffer overflow in Linux Ratfor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted files, compromising user environments.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2024-55577?
CVE-2024-55577 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in The Dimensional Gate Co. Linux Ratfor, published on 15 Jan 2025. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55577?
How do I fix CVE-2024-55577?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-55577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-55577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-55577, GHSA-jr5j-7mpj-fh64, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-55577.