What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31029?

CVE-2024-31029 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-31029?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-31029. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Freecoap CVE-2024-31029

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2024-10-22 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Denial Of Service Freecoap

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 22, 2024 - 22:15 cve.org

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets.

AnalysisAI

An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets. Affected products include: Keith-Cullen Freecoap.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.