OSV-2024-947 Heap-buffer-overflow in pcpp::SomeIpSdEntry::SomeIpSdEntry

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the PcapPlusPlus library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted network packets.

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-2024-947?

OSV-2024-947 is a memory corruption vulnerability in pcapplusplus, published on 16 Aug 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=68654

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
pcpp::SomeIpSdEntry::SomeIpSdEntry
pcpp::SomeIpSdLayer::getEntries
readParsedPacket

Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-947?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
pcapplusplus OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2024-947?

No fix has been published for OSV-2024-947 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-2024-947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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