7.5
CWE
122
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-36843

First published: Fri May 31 2024(Updated: )

libmodbus v3.1.6 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the modbus_mapping_free() function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libmodbus

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-36843?

    CVE-2024-36843 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for exploit through heap overflow vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-36843?

    To fix CVE-2024-36843, update your libmodbus to version 3.1.7 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-36843?

    CVE-2024-36843 affects all versions of libmodbus up to 3.1.6, making them susceptible to heap overflow attacks.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36843?

    CVE-2024-36843 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability occurring in the modbus_mapping_free() function.

  • Can CVE-2024-36843 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2024-36843 could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

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