CVE-2024-7264: ASN.1 date parser overread
First published: Wed Jul 31 2024(Updated: )
cURL libcurl could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an out-of-bounds read flaw in the the GTime2str() function. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause the application to crash.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/curl | <=7.88.1-10+deb12u5 | 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u13 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u14 7.88.1-10+deb12u8 8.11.0-1 |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=5.0.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=4.8.0 | |
| libcurl | >=7.32.0<8.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-7264
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-7264
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7264
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-7264
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-7264
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2024-7264.json
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2024-7264.html
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2629968
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/31/1
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/3a24cb7bc456366cbc3a03f7ab6d2576105a1f2d
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/27959ecce75cdb2809c0bdb3286e60e08fadb519
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177766 (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0008/
- https://curl.se/libcurl/c/CURLINFO_CERTINFO.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7726
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1671
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1673
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2301888
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7264?
CVE-2024-7264 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak sensitive information.
How can I fix CVE-2024-7264?
To fix CVE-2024-7264, update to the latest versions of affected software such as curl 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u14 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-7264?
CVE-2024-7264 affects curl versions up to 7.88.1-10+deb12u5, as well as IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data versions up to 5.0.0.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2024-7264?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-7264 by sending a specially crafted request that leads to an out-of-bounds read, potentially disclosing sensitive information.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2024-7264?
Users of curl and IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data who have not updated to the patched versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-7264.
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