CVE-2024-38534

Name: CVE-2024-38534
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-11T15:15:12.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38534 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Crafted modbus traffic can lead to unlimited resource accumulation within a flow. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Crafted modbus traffic can lead to unlimited resource accumulation within a flow. Upgrade to 7.0.6. Set a limited stream.reassembly.depth to reduce the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oisf	Suricata	< 7.0.6

References

https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/a753cdbe84caee3b66d0bf49b2712d29a50d67aePatch
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-59qg-h357-69fqVendor Advisory
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6987Issue Tracking
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6988Issue Tracking
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/a753cdbe84caee3b66d0bf49b2712d29a50d67aePatch
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-59qg-h357-69fqVendor Advisory
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6987Issue Tracking
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6988Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38534?

How severe is CVE-2024-38534?

CVE-2024-38534 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38534?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38534?

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Source: NVD / NIST