CVE-2024-38440: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jun 16 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 12 March 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netatalk | <3.2.1 | |
| Netatalk | ||
| debian/netatalk | <=3.1.12~ds-8+deb11u1 | 3.1.12~ds-8+deb11u2 4.1.2~ds-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/blob/90d91a9ac9a7d6132ab7620d31c8c23400949206/etc/uams/uams_dhx_pam.c#L199-L200
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/issues/1097
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/security/advisories/GHSA-mxx4-9fhm-r3w5
- https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2024-38440
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38440
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38440
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38440
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38440
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38440
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/commit/77b5d99007cfef4d73d76fd6f0c26584891608e5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38440?
CVE-2024-38440 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing heap-based buffer overflow and segmentation violations.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38440?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38440, upgrade to Netatalk version 3.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-38440?
CVE-2024-38440 affects Netatalk versions prior to 3.2.1 and those between 2.4.1 and 3.1.19.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38440?
CVE-2024-38440 is an off-by-one error that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-38440?
Exploiting CVE-2024-38440 may lead to arbitrary code execution, data corruption, or denial of service.
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