CVE-2024-9953

Potential DoS Vulnerability in CERT VINCE Software Before Version 3.0.8

Description

A potential denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability exists in CERT VINCE software versions prior to 3.0.8. An authenticated administrative user can inject an arbitrary pickle object into a user’s profile, which may lead to a DoS condition when the profile is accessed. While the Django server restricts unpickling to prevent server crashes, this vulnerability could still disrupt operations.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Affected: CERT/CC VINCE - Vulnerability Information and Coordination Environment
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3Asecurity patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9953?
CVE-2024-9953 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9953?
To fix CVE-2024-9953, 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-2024-9953 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9953 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-2024-9953?
CVE-2024-9953 affects CERT/CC VINCE - Vulnerability Information and Coordination Environment.
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