What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55577?

CVE-2024-55577 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Linux Ratfor are affected by CVE-2024-55577?

CVE-2024-55577 presents moderate security risk, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55577?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Linux Ratfor CVE-2024-55577

HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2025-01-15 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

RCE Stack Overflow Buffer Overflow

7.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 15, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.

Affected ProductsAI

Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which.

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.