CVE-2024-57261

Description

In barebox before 2025.01.0, request2size in common/dlmalloc.c has an integer overflow, a related issue to CVE-2024-57258.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Pengutronix barebox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.infradead.org/pipermail/barebox/2024-November/048631.html
https://git.pengutronix.de/cgit/barebox/commit/?id=7cf25e0733f08f68d1bf0ca0c3cf6e2dfe51bd3c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57261?
CVE-2024-57261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57261?
To fix CVE-2024-57261, 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-2024-57261 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-57261 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-2024-57261?
CVE-2024-57261 affects Pengutronix barebox.
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