CVE-2024-40494

Description

Buffer Overflow in coap_msg.c in FreeCoAP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/dqp10515/security/tree/main/FreeCoAP_bug
https://gist.github.com/dqp10515/e9d7d663cb89187bfe7b39bb3aeb0113

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40494?
CVE-2024-40494 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40494?
To fix CVE-2024-40494, 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-2024-40494 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40494 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.
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