CVE-2024-38525

dd-trace-cpp malformed unicode header values may cause crash

Description

dd-trace-cpp is the Datadog distributed tracing for C++. When the library fails to extract trace context due to malformed unicode, it logs the list of audited headers and their values using the `nlohmann` JSON library. However, due to the way the JSON library is invoked, it throws an uncaught exception, which results in a crash. This vulnerability has been patched in version 0.2.2.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: DataDog dd-trace-cpp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/DataDog/dd-trace-cpp/security/advisories/GHSA-rf3p-mg22-qv6w
https://github.com/DataDog/dd-trace-cpp/releases/tag/v0.2.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38525?
CVE-2024-38525 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38525?
To fix CVE-2024-38525, 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-2024-38525 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38525 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-2024-38525?
CVE-2024-38525 affects DataDog dd-trace-cpp.
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