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CVE-2024-4140

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.13%

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CVE-2024-4140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An excessive memory use issue (CWE-770) exists in Email-MIME, before version 1.954, which can cause denial of service when parsing multipart MIME messages. The patch set (from 2020 and 2024) limits excessive depth and the total number of parts.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An excessive memory use issue (CWE-770) exists in Email-MIME, before version 1.954, which can cause denial of service when parsing multipart MIME messages. The patch set (from 2020 and 2024) limits excessive depth and the total number of parts.

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
1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RjbsEmail-Mime< 1.954
FedoraprojectFedora39
FedoraprojectFedora40

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4140?
An excessive memory use issue (CWE-770) exists in Email-MIME, before version 1.954, which can cause denial of service when parsing multipart MIME messages. The patch set (from 2020 and 2024) limits excessive depth and the total number of parts.
How severe is CVE-2024-4140?
CVE-2024-4140 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4140?
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