CVE-2024-47079

Unauthorized usage of remote hardware module because of missing channel verification

Description

Meshtastic is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices. Meshtastic firmware is an open source firmware implementation for the broader project. The remote hardware module of the firmware does not have proper checks to ensure a remote hardware control message was received should be considered valid. This issue has been addressed in release version 2.5.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: meshtastic firmware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/security/advisories/GHSA-h8mh-p4r3-4jv7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47079?
CVE-2024-47079 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47079?
To fix CVE-2024-47079, 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-2024-47079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-47079 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-2024-47079?
CVE-2024-47079 affects meshtastic firmware.
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