Vulnerability Description
OpenIPMI before 2.0.36 has an out-of-bounds array access (for authentication type) in the ipmi_sim simulator, resulting in denial of service or (with very low probability) authentication bypass or code execution.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2308375
- https://sourceforge.net/p/openipmi/code/ci/4c129d0540f3578ecc078d8612bbf84b6cd24
- https://sourceforge.net/p/openipmi/code/ci/b52e8e2538b2b48ef6b63bff12b5cc9e2d52e
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-42934?
CVE-2024-42934 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OpenIPMI before 2.0.36 has an out-of-bounds array access (for authentication type) in the ipmi_sim simulator, resulting in denial of service or (with very low probability) authentication bypass or cod...
How severe is CVE-2024-42934?
CVE-2024-42934 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42934?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.