OSV-2024-382 UNKNOWN READ in pcpp::Packet::destructPacketData

Not scored Published

An unknown read vulnerability in the pcpp library's packet destruction logic can cause a crash, potentially leading to 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 OSV-2024-382?

OSV-2024-382 is a memory corruption vulnerability in pcapplusplus, published on 30 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=67193

Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
pcpp::Packet::destructPacketData
Packet.h

Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-382?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including pcapplusplus.

PackageAffectedFixed in
pcapplusplus OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2024-382?

No fix has been published for OSV-2024-382 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 OSV-2024-382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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