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CVE-2024-7264

6.5 · MEDIUM

libcurl's ASN1 parser code has the `GTime2str()` function, used for parsing an ASN.1 Generalized Time field.

Published Jul 31, 2024CWE-125EPSS 20.20%

Overview

CVE-2024-7264 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libcurl's ASN1 parser code has the `GTime2str()` function, used for parsing an

ASN.1 Generalized Time field. If given an syntactically incorrect field, the

parser might end up using -1 for the length of the *time fraction*, leading to

a `strlen()` getting performed on a pointer to a heap buffer area that is not

(purposely) null terminated.

This flaw most likely leads to a crash, but can also lead to heap contents

getting returned to the application when

[CURLINFO_CERTINFO](https://curl.se/libcurl/c/CURLINFO_CERTINFO.html) is used.

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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/31/1Refcurl.se/docs/CVE-2024-7264.htmlRefcurl.se/docs/CVE-2024-7264.jsonRefhackerone.com/reports/2629968Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/31/1GitHubgithub.com/curl/curl/commit/27959ecce75cdb2809c0bdb3286e60e08fadb519Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0008/Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241025-0006/Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241025-0010/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7264?

CVE-2024-7264 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7264?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-7264?

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-2024-7264?

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