CVE-2024-24959: High severity automationdirect p3-550e firmware vulnerability

Published May 28, 2024
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Updated

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 0xb6c18.

Affected Software

3 affected components
AutomationDirect P3-550E
All of the following
AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware=1.2.10.9
AutomationDirect P3-550E

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-2024-24959?

CVE-2024-24959 has a high severity rating due to the potential for heap-based memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24959?

To mitigate CVE-2024-24959, apply the latest security patches provided by AutomationDirect for the P3-550E firmware.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-24959?

CVE-2024-24959 can be exploited using specially crafted network packets that trigger out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities.

4

Which versions of AutomationDirect software are affected by CVE-2024-24959?

CVE-2024-24959 affects AutomationDirect P3-550E firmware version 1.2.10.9.

5

What impact can CVE-2024-24959 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-24959 can lead to system instability and unauthorized access due to memory corruption.

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