CVE-2024-48075: Heap Overflow (CVSS 5.3)

Description

A Heap buffer overflow in the server-site handshake implementation in Real Time Logic SharkSSL from 09/09/24 and earlier allows a remote attacker to trigger a Denial-of-Service via a malformed TLS Client Key Exchange message.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-122

References

Other References

https://github.com/RealTimeLogic/SharkSSL/commit/7045f6f254060640ff77eef2027f108fcc20e2f2 https://www.telekom.com/resource/blob/1083076/8bf5c03520005b8e699dfb9bce470fc7/dl-241104-cve-2024-48075-data.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48075? +

A Heap buffer overflow in the server-site handshake implementation in Real Time Logic SharkSSL from 09/09/24 and earlier allows a remote attacker to trigger a Denial-of-Service via a malformed TLS Client Key Exchange message. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-48075? +

CVE-2024-48075 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-48075? +

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