CVE-2024-0338

Name: CVE-2024-0338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-02T10:15:08.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0338 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in XAMPP affecting version 8.2.4 and earlier. An attacker could execute arbitrary code through a long file debug argument that controls the Structured Exception Handler (SEH).. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in XAMPP affecting version 8.2.4 and earlier. An attacker could execute arbitrary code through a long file debug argument that controls the Structured Exception Handler (SEH).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apachefriends	Xampp	<= 8.2.4

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerability-xamppThird Party Advisory
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerability-xamppThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0338?

How severe is CVE-2024-0338?

CVE-2024-0338 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0338?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST