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CVE-2024-34244

7.5 · HIGH

libmodbus v3.1.10 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the modbus_write_bits function.

Published May 8, 2024CWE-120EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2024-34244 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libmodbus v3.1.10 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the modbus_write_bits function. This issue can be triggered when the function is fed with specially crafted input, which leads to out-of-bounds read and can potentially cause a crash or other unintended behaviors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/stephane/libmodbus/issues/743GitHubgithub.com/stephane/libmodbus/issues/743

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34244?

CVE-2024-34244 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-34244?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-34244?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-34244?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-34244 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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