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CVE-2024-5679

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2024-5679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricEcostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services<= 9.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5679?
CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.
How severe is CVE-2024-5679?
CVE-2024-5679 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5679?
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