ZDI-CAN-23245: ZDI-24-871: (Pwn2Own) Silicon Labs Gecko OS HTTP Request Handling Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HTTP requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.
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This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-24736.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-23245?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-23245 is rated at 8.8 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23245?
To fix ZDI-CAN-23245, you should update to the latest version of the Silicon Labs Gecko OS that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-23245?
ZDI-CAN-23245 affects installations of the Silicon Labs Gecko OS.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23245?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23245.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-23245 allow?
ZDI-CAN-23245 allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.