CVE-2024-42040

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the net/bootp.c in DENEX U-Boot from its initial commit in 2002 (3861aa5) up to today on any platform allows an attacker on the local network to leak memory from four up to 32 bytes of memory stored behind the packet to the network depending on the later use of DHCP-provided parameters via crafted DHCP responses.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42040?
CVE-2024-42040 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42040?
To fix CVE-2024-42040, 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-2024-42040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42040 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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