CVE-2024-11738

Public Exploit
Rustls: rustls network-reachable panic in `acceptor::accept`

Description

A flaw was found in Rustls 0.23.13 and related APIs. This vulnerability allows denial of service (panic) via a fragmented TLS ClientHello message.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.56%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory rustsec.org
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-11738 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2328732 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qg5g-gv98-5ffh third party advisory
https://github.com/rustls/rustls product
https://github.com/rustls/rustls/issues/2227 vendor advisory exploit issue tracking
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2024-0399.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11738?
CVE-2024-11738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11738?
To fix CVE-2024-11738, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-11738 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-11738 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11738?
CVE-2024-11738 affects Red Hat Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer, Red Hat Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer.
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