CVE-2024-24956: High severity automationdirect p3-550e firmware vulnerability
Several out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the Programming Software Connection FileSystem API functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. Specially crafted network packets can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can send malicious packets to trigger these vulnerabilities.This CVE tracks the arbitrary null-byte write vulnerability located in firmware 1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E at offset 0xb6a38.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24956?
The severity of CVE-2024-24956 is considered high due to the potential for heap-based memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24956?
To fix CVE-2024-24956, upgrade the affected AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware to the latest version available.
What is affected by CVE-2024-24956?
CVE-2024-24956 affects the AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware version 1.2.10.9.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-24956?
CVE-2024-24956 can be exploited through specially crafted network packets sent to the Programming Software Connection FileSystem API.
What potential impact does CVE-2024-24956 have?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-24956 includes remote code execution and system instability due to heap-based memory corruption.