7.1
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-57255: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 18 2025(Updated: )

An integer overflow in sqfs_resolve_symlink in Das U-Boot before 2025.01-rc1 occurs via a crafted squashfs filesystem with an inode size of 0xffffffff, resulting in a malloc of zero and resultant memory overwrite.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Das U-Boot<2025.01-rc1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-57255?

    CVE-2024-57255 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory overwrite exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-57255?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-57255, update Das U-Boot to version 2025.01-rc1 or later.

  • What kind of systems are affected by CVE-2024-57255?

    CVE-2024-57255 affects versions of Das U-Boot prior to 2025.01-rc1 that utilize a crafted squashfs filesystem.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-57255?

    CVE-2024-57255 can be exploited through crafted squashfs filesystems that trigger memory overwrite due to an integer overflow.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-57255 while waiting for a fix?

    Currently, the best practice is to avoid using untrusted or crafted squashfs filesystems until a proper update is applied.

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