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CVE-2024-40494 Detail

Description

Buffer Overflow in coap_msg.c in FreeCoAP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.


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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
https://gist.github.com/dqp10515/e9d7d663cb89187bfe7b39bb3aeb0113
https://github.com/dqp10515/security/tree/main/FreeCoAP_bug

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') CISA-ADP  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-40494
NVD Published Date:
10/22/2024
NVD Last Modified:
10/23/2024
Source:
MITRE