CVE-2024-36468: Stack buffer overflow in zbx_snmp_cache_handle_engineid

Published Nov 27, 2024
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Updated

The reported vulnerability is a stack buffer overflow in the zbxsnmpcachehandleengineid function within the Zabbix server/proxy code. This issue occurs when copying data from session->securityEngineID to localrecord.engineid without proper bounds checking.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Zabbix Zabbix Server/Proxy
Zabbix Zabbix>=7.0.0<7.0.3
debian/zabbix<1:7.0.3+dfsg-1
1:7.0.3+dfsg-1
debian/zabbix<1:7.0.3+dfsg-1
1:7.0.3+dfsg-1
debian/zabbix
1:6.0.14+dfsg-11:7.0.22+dfsg-1~deb13u11:7.0.29+dfsg-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zabbix to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:7.0.3+dfsg-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/zabbix to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:6.0.14+dfsg-1Fixed in 1:7.0.22+dfsg-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:7.0.29+dfsg-2

Event History

Nov 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36468?

CVE-2024-36468 has a high severity rating due to the stack buffer overflow that could lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36468?

To fix CVE-2024-36468, update your Zabbix Server or Proxy to the latest version that includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-36468?

CVE-2024-36468 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems, compromising their integrity and confidentiality.

4

Which versions of Zabbix are affected by CVE-2024-36468?

CVE-2024-36468 affects all versions of Zabbix Server and Proxy prior to the patch release that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-36468?

Currently, a specific workaround for CVE-2024-36468 is not recommended, so it is best to apply the necessary updates as soon as they are available.

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