CVE-2024-24946: Buffer Overflow

Published May 28, 2024
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection CurrDir functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to denial of service. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger these vulnerability.This CVE tracks the heap corruption that occurs at offset 0xb686c of version 1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware, which occurs when a call to memset relies on an attacker-controlled length value and corrupts any trailing heap allocations.

Affected Software

19 affected components
AutomationDirect P3-550E
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware=1.2.10.9
AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P3-550E
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P3-550 Firmware=1.2.10.9
AutomationDirect P3-550 Firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P3-550
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P3-530 Firmware=1.2.10.9
AutomationDirect P3-530 Firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P3-530
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P2-550 Firmware=1.2.10.10
AutomationDirect P2-550 Firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P2-550
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P1-550 Firmware=1.2.10.10
AutomationDirect P1-550 Firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P1-550
All of the following
Any of the following
AutomationDirect P1-540 Firmware=1.2.10.10
AutomationDirect P1-540 Firmware=4.1.1.10
AutomationDirect P1-540

Event History

May 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24946?

CVE-2024-24946 is identified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24946?

To fix CVE-2024-24946, ensure to apply the latest firmware updates provided by AutomationDirect for affected products.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24946?

CVE-2024-24946 affects AutomationDirect P3-550E and other related models running specific firmware versions.

4

Can CVE-2024-24946 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-24946 can be exploited by sending specially crafted unauthenticated network packets from remote locations.

5

What is a potential impact of CVE-2024-24946?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-24946 includes denial of service, disrupting normal operations of the affected devices.

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