CVE-2024-38441
Netatalk vulnerability
- Published16 Jun 2024
Description
Netatalk before 3.2.1 has an off-by-one error and resultant heap-based buffer overflow because of setting ibuf[len] to '\0' in FPMapName in afp_mapname in etc/afpd/directory.c. 2.4.1 and 3.1.19 are also fixed versions.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/blob/90d91a9ac9a7d6132ab7620d31c8c23400949206/etc/afpd/directory.c#L2333
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/issues/1098
- https://github.com/Netatalk/netatalk/security/advisories/GHSA-mj6v-cr68-mj9q
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00026.html
- https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2024-38441
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-38441 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-38441 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.
How severe is CVE-2024-38441?
CVE-2024-38441 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38441?
Affected products include Netatalk.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38441?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Netatalk 2.4.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.