CVE-2024-27508

HIGH

Published Feb 27, 2024 Modified May 23, 2025 CWE-401

Description

Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
atheme	atheme	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/Atheme_defects/blob/main/Atheme_detect_1.md https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/Atheme_defects/blob/main/Atheme_detect_1.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27508? +

Atheme 7.2.12 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /atheme/src/crypto-benchmark/main.c. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27508? +

CVE-2024-27508 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27508? +

CVE-2024-27508 affects products from atheme, specifically: atheme. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27508? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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