CWE
131 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-45287: Multiple vulnerabilities in libnv

First published: Thu Sep 05 2024(Updated: )

A malicious value of size in a structure of packed libnv can cause an integer overflow, leading to the allocation of a smaller buffer than required for the parsed data.

Credit: secteam@freebsd.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel>=13.0<13.3
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3-p1
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3-p2
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3-p3
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3-p4
FreeBSD Kernel=13.3-p5
FreeBSD Kernel=13.4-beta3
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-beta5
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p1
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p2
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p3
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p4
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p5
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p6
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p7
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p8
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-p9
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-rc3
FreeBSD Kernel=14.0-rc4-p1
FreeBSD Kernel=14.1
FreeBSD Kernel=14.1-p1
FreeBSD Kernel=14.1-p2
FreeBSD Kernel=14.1-p3

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-45287?

    The severity of CVE-2024-45287 is classified as critical due to the potential for integer overflow and buffer allocation issues.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-45287?

    To fix CVE-2024-45287, update to the patched versions of FreeBSD provided in the security advisory.

  • What versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2024-45287?

    CVE-2024-45287 affects FreeBSD versions from 13.0 up to and including 13.3, and versions from 14.0 up to 14.1.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-45287 have on systems?

    CVE-2024-45287 can potentially lead to memory corruption, denial of service, or arbitrary code execution due to improper buffer sizing.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-45287?

    As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits for CVE-2024-45287, but it remains a significant risk until patched.

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.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203