Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in MicroPython 1.23.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mpz_as_bytes of the file py/objint.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 908ab1ceca15ee6fd0ef82ca4cba770a3ec41894. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. In micropython objint component, converting zero from int to bytes leads to heap buffer-overflow-write at mpz_as_bytes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Micropython | Micropython | 1.23.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/commit/908ab1ceca15ee6fd0ef82ca4cba77Patch
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/13041ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.277766Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/?id.277766Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.409317Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8948?
CVE-2024-8948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A vulnerability was found in MicroPython 1.23.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mpz_as_bytes of the file py/objint.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer...
How severe is CVE-2024-8948?
CVE-2024-8948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Micropython Micropython.