CVE-2024-57259

Description

sqfs_search_dir in Das U-Boot before 2025.01-rc1 exhibits an off-by-one error and resultant heap memory corruption for squashfs directory listing because the path separator is not considered in a size calculation.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: denx U-Boot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/048d795bb5b3d9c5701b4855f5e74bcf6849bf5e
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/17/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57259?
CVE-2024-57259 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57259?
To fix CVE-2024-57259, 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-2024-57259 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-57259 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-2024-57259?
CVE-2024-57259 affects denx U-Boot.
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