CVE-2024-54661

CRITICAL
Published Dec 4, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-61

Description

readline.sh in socat before1.8.0.2 relies on the /tmp/$USER/stderr2 file.

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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-61 CWE-61

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54661? +
readline.sh in socat before1.8.0.2 relies on the /tmp/$USER/stderr2 file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-54661? +
CVE-2024-54661 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-54661? +
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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