CVE-2024-42328: JS - Crash on empty HTTP server response

Published Nov 27, 2024
·
Updated

When the webdriver for the Browser object downloads data from a HTTP server, the data pointer is set to NULL and is allocated only in curlwritecb when receiving data. If the server's response is an empty document, then wd->data in the code below will remain NULL and an attempt to read from it will result in a crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zabbix Zabbix>=7.0.0<7.0.4

Event History

Nov 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42328?

The severity of CVE-2024-42328 is classified as a medium-risk vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42328?

To fix CVE-2024-42328, update your Zabbix installation to version 7.0.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42328?

CVE-2024-42328 affects Zabbix versions from 7.0.0 to 7.0.4.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-42328?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-42328 include the risk of null pointer dereference leading to application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2024-42328 related to data handling in Zabbix?

Yes, CVE-2024-42328 is related to how Zabbix handles data pointers during HTTP server responses.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203