CVE-2024-34403: Integer Overflow

Published May 3, 2024
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in uriparser through 0.9.7. ComposeQueryMallocExMm in UriQuery.c has an integer overflow via a long string.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/uriparser<=0.9.4+dfsg-1+deb11u1, <=0.9.7+dfsg-2
0.9.8+dfsg-2
uriparser uriparser>=0.9.7
Uriparser Project Uriparser<=0.9.7
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyAffected Software
Mar 19, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:57 AM
Description
Mar 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:56 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34403?

CVE-2024-34403 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflow leading to application instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34403?

To fix CVE-2024-34403, upgrade uriparser to version 0.9.8 or later, where the integer overflow issue has been addressed.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-34403?

CVE-2024-34403 affects uriparser versions up to and including 0.9.7.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-34403?

CVE-2024-34403 can be exploited through crafted input strings, leading to potential denial of service or other unintended behavior.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2024-34403 if I cannot update?

If updating is not possible, consider implementing input validation to limit the length and format of strings processed by uriparser to mitigate the risk.

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