CVE-2024-45237: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Fort before 1.6.3. A malicious RPKI repository that descends from a (trusted) Trust Anchor can serve (via rsync or RRDP) a resource certificate containing a Key Usage extension composed of more than two bytes of data. Fort writes this string into a 2-byte buffer without properly sanitizing its length, leading to a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nicmx Fort-validator<1.6.3

Event History

Aug 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45237?

CVE-2024-45237 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on resource certificate integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45237?

To fix CVE-2024-45237, upgrade Fort to version 1.6.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-45237?

CVE-2024-45237 affects NICMx FORT Validator versions prior to 1.6.3.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-45237?

CVE-2024-45237 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improperly handling a Key Usage extension.

5

Can CVE-2024-45237 lead to exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2024-45237 can potentially be exploited by a malicious RPKI repository to execute arbitrary code.

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