CVE-2024-55577: Stack Overflow (CVSS 7)

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Other References

http://www.dgate.org/ratfor/ https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92217718/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55577? +

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-55577? +

CVE-2024-55577 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 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-2024-55577? +

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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