CVE-2024-52060: Potential stack overflow when using XML configuration file referencing environment variables

Published Dec 13, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in RTI Connext Professional (Routing Service, Recording Service, Queuing Service, Observability Collector Service, Cloud Discovery Service) allows Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables.This issue affects Connext Professional: from 7.0.0 before 7.3.0.5, from 6.1.0 before 6.1.2.21, from 6.0.0 before 6.0., from 5.3.0 before 5.3.1.45.

Affected Software

8 affected components
RTI Connext Professional>=7.0.0, <7.3.0.5
RTI Connext Professional>=6.1.0, <6.1.2.21
RTI Connext Professional>=6.0.0, <=6.0.*
RTI Connext Professional>=5.3.0, <5.3.1.45
RTI Connext Professional>=5.3.0<5.3.1.45
RTI Connext Professional>=6.0.0<6.0.1.40
RTI Connext Professional>=6.1.0<6.1.2.21
RTI Connext Professional>=7.0.0<7.3.0.5

Event History

Dec 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52060?

The severity of CVE-2024-52060 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52060?

To fix CVE-2024-52060, upgrade RTI Connext Professional to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of RTI Connext Professional are affected by CVE-2024-52060?

CVE-2024-52060 affects versions of RTI Connext Professional from 5.3.0 up to but not including 7.3.0.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52060?

CVE-2024-52060 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2024-52060 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-52060 can be exploited remotely via environment variables.

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