CVE-2024-31036

Name: CVE-2024-31036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-22T22:15:07.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-31036 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in the read_byte function in NanoMQ v.0.21.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via transmission of crafted hexstreams.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in the read_byte function in NanoMQ v.0.21.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via transmission of crafted hexstreams.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emqx	Nanomq	0.21.7

References

https://github.com/nanomq/nanomq/issues/1722Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/nanomq/nanomq/issues/1722Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31036?

A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in the read_byte function in NanoMQ v.0.21.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via transmission of crafted hexstreams.

How severe is CVE-2024-31036?

CVE-2024-31036 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31036?

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