Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in libexpat before 2.6.3. nextScaffoldPart in xmlparse.c can have an integer overflow for m_groupSize on 32-bit platforms (where UINT_MAX equals SIZE_MAX).
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | < 2.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/889Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/892Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00036.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241018-0005/
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-613116.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45492?
CVE-2024-45492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in libexpat before 2.6.3. nextScaffoldPart in xmlparse.c can have an integer overflow for m_groupSize on 32-bit platforms (where UINT_MAX equals SIZE_MAX).
How severe is CVE-2024-45492?
CVE-2024-45492 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat.