CVE-2024-36843: High severity libmodbus vulnerability
Published May 31, 2024
·Updated
libmodbus v3.1.6 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the modbusmappingfree() function.
Affected Software
2 affected components
libmodbus libmodbus
libmodbus libmodbus=3.1.6
Event History
May 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.