CVE-2024-41708: High severity adacore ada web services vulnerability

Published Sep 25, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in AdaCore adawebservices 20.0 allows an attacker to escalate privileges and steal sessions via the RandomString() function in the src/core/aws-utils.adb module.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AdaCore ada_web_services

Event History

Sep 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41708?

CVE-2024-41708 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and session theft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41708?

To fix CVE-2024-41708, upgrade to the latest version of AdaCore ada_web_services where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What is the main issue with CVE-2024-41708?

The main issue with CVE-2024-41708 lies in the Random_String() function in the src/core/aws-utils.adb module, which can be exploited to escalate privileges.

4

Which version of AdaCore ada_web_services is affected by CVE-2024-41708?

CVE-2024-41708 affects version 20.0 of AdaCore ada_web_services.

5

Can CVE-2024-41708 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2024-41708 can potentially allow an attacker to escalate privileges and steal sessions, leading to unauthorized access.

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