CVE-2024-24418: magma Buffer Overflow — Exploit

Description

The Linux Foundation Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the decode_pdn_address function at /nas/ies/PdnAddress.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet.

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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-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linuxfoundation	magma	< 1.8.0

References

Exploits

https://cellularsecurity.org/ransacked

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24418? +

The Linux Foundation Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the decode_pdn_address function at /nas/ies/PdnAddress.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-24418? +

CVE-2024-24418 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-2024-24418? +

CVE-2024-24418 affects products from linuxfoundation, specifically: magma. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24418? +

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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