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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2024-36845

An invalid pointer in the modbus_receive() function of libmodbus v3.1.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted message sent to the unit-test-server.

Vulnerability Description

An invalid pointer in the modbus_receive() function of libmodbus v3.1.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted message sent to the unit-test-server.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LibmodbusLibmodbus3.1.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-36845?

CVE-2024-36845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An invalid pointer in the modbus_receive() function of libmodbus v3.1.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted message sent to the unit-test-server.

How severe is CVE-2024-36845?

CVE-2024-36845 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36845?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libmodbus Libmodbus.