CVE-2024-8938

CRITICALCVSS 9.2/10EPSS 0.52%

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CVE-2024-8938 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.2/10 on the CVSS scale. CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in memory size computation.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in memory size computation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8938?
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in memory size computation.
How severe is CVE-2024-8938?
CVE-2024-8938 has a CVSS score of 9.2/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8938?
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