CVE-2024-30166: Critical severity Mbed TLS Mbed TLS vulnerability
Published Apr 3, 2024
·Updated
In Mbed TLS 3.3.0 through 3.5.2 before 3.6.0, a malicious client can cause information disclosure or a denial of service because of a stack buffer over-read (of less than 256 bytes) in a TLS 1.3 server via a TLS 3.1 ClientHello.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Mbed TLS Mbed TLS>=3.3.0<=3.5.2
TrustedFirmware Mbed Tls>=3.3.0<3.6.0
Event History
Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-30166?
CVE-2024-30166 has a high severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-30166?
The recommended fix for CVE-2024-30166 is to upgrade Mbed TLS to version 3.6.0 or later.
3
What versions of Mbed TLS are affected by CVE-2024-30166?
CVE-2024-30166 affects Mbed TLS versions from 3.3.0 to 3.5.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30166?
CVE-2024-30166 is a stack buffer over-read vulnerability in the TLS 1.3 server.
5
Can CVE-2024-30166 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-30166 can be exploited remotely by a malicious client sending a malformed ClientHello.