CVE-2024-0901: SEGV and out of bounds memory read from malicious packet

Published Mar 25, 2024
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Updated

Remotely executed SEGV and out of bounds read allows malicious packet sender to crash or cause an out of bounds read via sending a malformed packet with the correct length.

Other sources

SEGV and out of bounds memory read from malicious packet

Microsoft

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
wolfSSL wolfssl>=3.12.2<=5.6.6
Microsoft azl3 mariadb 10.11.6-3

Remediation

Information

Update wolfSSL to 5.7.0 or apply the fix located in:  https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/7099 .

Event History

Mar 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0901?

CVE-2024-0901 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0901?

To fix CVE-2024-0901, update wolfSSL to a version later than 5.6.6.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0901?

CVE-2024-0901 is a vulnerability that allows remote execution of SEGV and out of bounds read through malformed packets.

4

Which versions of wolfSSL are affected by CVE-2024-0901?

CVE-2024-0901 affects wolfSSL versions between 3.12.2 and 5.6.6 inclusive.

5

How does CVE-2024-0901 impact application security?

CVE-2024-0901 can lead to application crashes and expose sensitive data through out of bounds memory read.

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