CVE-2024-24962: p1-540 Stack Overflow — Exploit

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection FileSelect functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.This CVE tracks the stack-based buffer overflow that occurs at offset `0xb6e98` of v1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
automationdirect	p3-550e_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-550e_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-550e	All
automationdirect	p3-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-550	All
automationdirect	p3-530_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-530_firmware	All
automationdirect	p3-530	All
automationdirect	p2-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p2-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p2-550	All
automationdirect	p1-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p1-550_firmware	All
automationdirect	p1-550	All
automationdirect	p1-540_firmware	All
automationdirect	p1-540_firmware	All
automationdirect	p1-540	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24962? +

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection FileSelect functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.This CVE tracks the stack-based buffer overflow that occurs at offset `0xb6e98` of v1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-24962? +

CVE-2024-24962 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24962? +

CVE-2024-24962 affects products from automationdirect, specifically: p1-540, p1-540_firmware, p1-550, p1-550_firmware, p2-550, p2-550_firmware, p3-530, p3-530_firmware, p3-550, p3-550_firmware, p3-550e, p3-550e_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24962? +

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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