CVE-2024-45288

HIGH

Published Sep 5, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-170 CWE-787

Description

A missing null-termination character in the last element of an nvlist array string can lead to writing outside the allocated buffer.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-170 CWE-170

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

References

Other References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:09.libnv.asc https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45288? +

A missing null-termination character in the last element of an nvlist array string can lead to writing outside the allocated buffer. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45288? +

CVE-2024-45288 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45288? +

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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