CVE-2024-26000

PHOENIX CONTACT: Out of bounds read only memory access

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can read memory out of bounds due to improper input validation in the MQTT stack. The brute force attack is not always successful because of memory randomization.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3000
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3050
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3100
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3150
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-011 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26000?
CVE-2024-26000 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26000?
To fix CVE-2024-26000, 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-2024-26000 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26000 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26000?
CVE-2024-26000 affects PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3000, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3050, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3100, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3150.
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