CVE-2024-52062: Potential stack buffer write overflow in Connext applications while parsing malicious XML types document

Published Dec 13, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in RTI Connext Professional (Core Libraries) allows Overflow Variables and Tags.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 6.0.1.40, from 5.0.0 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, <6.0.1.40
RTI Connext Professional>5.0.0, <5.3.1.45
RTI Connext Professional>=4.4<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·10:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 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-2024-52062?

CVE-2024-52062 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to buffer overflow issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52062?

To address CVE-2024-52062, it is recommended to upgrade RTI Connext Professional to version 7.3.0.5 or later, or to the appropriate patched version depending on your current version.

3

Which versions of RTI Connext Professional are affected by CVE-2024-52062?

CVE-2024-52062 affects RTI Connext Professional versions from 5.0.0 to 5.3.1.45, from 6.0.0 to 6.1.2.21, and versions from 7.0.0 to 7.3.0.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52062?

CVE-2024-52062 is a 'Classic Buffer Overflow' vulnerability, specifically a buffer copy issue that does not check the size of input.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-52062?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-52062 include overflow variables and tags, which may lead to application crashes or unauthorized code execution.

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