CVE-2024-44073

HIGH
Published Aug 19, 2024 Modified Sep 6, 2024 CWE-787 CWE-674

Description

The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does not properly track tree depth.

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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-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CWE-674 CWE-674

Affected Products

Vendor Product
rust-bitcoin miniscript

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44073? +
The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does not properly track tree depth. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-44073? +
CVE-2024-44073 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-2024-44073? +
CVE-2024-44073 affects products from rust-bitcoin, specifically: miniscript. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-44073? +
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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