CVE-2024-8938

Description

CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in memory size computation.

Category

9.2
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Schneider Electric Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*)
Affected: Schneider Electric Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80)
Affected: Schneider Electric Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (171CBU*)
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8938?
CVE-2024-8938 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8938?
To fix CVE-2024-8938, 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-2024-8938 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8938 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-2024-8938?
CVE-2024-8938 affects Schneider Electric Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*), Schneider Electric Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80), Schneider Electric Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (171CBU*).
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