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CVE-2024-45970

Mz-automation Libiec61850 buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.61%
  1. Published15 Nov 2024

Description

Multiple Buffer overflows in the MMS Client in MZ Automation LibIEC61850 before commit ac925fae8e281ac6defcd630e9dd756264e9c5bc allow a malicious server to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via the MMS FileDirResponse message.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Mz-automation Libiec61850< 1.6.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Mz-automation Libiec61850≥ 1.6.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-45970 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45970 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.

How severe is CVE-2024-45970?

CVE-2024-45970 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-45970?

Affected products include Mz-automation Libiec61850.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45970?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mz-automation Libiec61850 1.6.0 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.