CVE-2024-52949 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

iptraf-ng 1.2.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow. In src/ifaces.c, the strcpy function consistently fails to control the size, and it is consequently possible to overflow memory on the stack.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iptraf-Ng	Iptraf-Ng	1.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://github.com/iptraf-ng/iptraf-ng/releases/tag/v1.2.1Release Notes
https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-52949?

CVE-2024-52949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). iptraf-ng 1.2.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow. In src/ifaces.c, the strcpy function consistently fails to control the size, and it is consequently possible to overflow memory on the stack.

How severe is CVE-2024-52949?

CVE-2024-52949 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52949?

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