What is the severity of CVE-2024-6874?

CVE-2024-6874 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6874?

To fix CVE-2024-6874, update libcurl to version 8.8.1 or later, or upgrade IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client to version 8.1.24 or higher.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6874?

CVE-2024-6874 is a buffer overread vulnerability affecting the URL API function in libcurl.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6874?

CVE-2024-6874 affects libcurl version 8.8.0 and IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 to 8.1.23.0.

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-6874?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-6874 can obtain sensitive information by crafting a specific request.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-6874

medium

4.3

CWE

126 125

EPSS

0.045%

24/7/2024

18/10/2024

CVE-2024-6874: macidn punycode buffer overread

First published: Wed Jul 24 2024(Updated: )

cURL libcurl could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a macidn punycode buffer overread flaw in the URL API function curl_url_get(). By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Credit: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
libcurl	=8.8.0
IBM Spectrum Protect	<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.23.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6874?
CVE-2024-6874 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6874?
To fix CVE-2024-6874, update libcurl to version 8.8.1 or later, or upgrade IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client to version 8.1.24 or higher.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6874?
CVE-2024-6874 is a buffer overread vulnerability affecting the URL API function in libcurl.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6874?
CVE-2024-6874 affects libcurl version 8.8.0 and IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 to 8.1.23.0.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-6874?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-6874 can obtain sensitive information by crafting a specific request.

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