CVE-2024-5979: h2o Code Injection — Exploit

Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `run_tool` command in the `rapids` component allows the `main` function of any class under the `water.tools` namespace to be called. One such class, `MojoConvertTool`, crashes the server when invoked with an invalid argument, causing a denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
h2o	h2o	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/d80a2139-fc03-44b7-b739-de41e323b458 https://huntr.com/bounties/d80a2139-fc03-44b7-b739-de41e323b458

Other References

https://github.com/h2oai/h2o-3/commit/d0899f8e0f7a584b60405a65b1d7b439aaaa55a5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5979? +

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `run_tool` command in the `rapids` component allows the `main` function of any class under the `water.tools` namespace to be called. One such class, `MojoConvertTool`, crashes the server when invoked with an invalid argument, causing a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-5979? +

CVE-2024-5979 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-2024-5979? +

CVE-2024-5979 affects products from h2o, specifically: h2o. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5979? +

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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