What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21778?

CVE-2024-21778 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Rtl819X Jungle Software Development Kit CVE-2024-21778

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2024-07-08 talos-cna@cisco.com

Heap Overflow Buffer Overflow RCE Rtl819X Jungle Software Development Kit Wbr 6013 Firmware

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 08, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionNVD

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the configuration file mib_init_value_array functionality of Realtek rtl819x Jungle SDK v3.4.11. A specially crafted .dat file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can upload a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the configuration file mib_init_value_array functionality of Realtek rtl819x Jungle SDK v3.4.11. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the configuration file mib_init_value_array functionality of Realtek rtl819x Jungle SDK v3.4.11. A specially crafted .dat file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can upload a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Affected products include: Realtek Rtl819X Jungle Software Development Kit, Level1 Wbr-6013 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.