CVE-2024-28515
CVE-2024-28515 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in CSAPP Lab3, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw resides in the lab3/buflab-update.pl component of CSAPP_Lab CSAPP Lab3 15-213 Fall 20xx. Although the CVSS score is 0, indicating a base severity that is not critical without environmental metrics, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30 suggests a low but present risk. This vulnerability allows attackers to overwrite memory buffers, potentially injecting and executing malicious code on the affected system. Due to the remote attacker vector, systems running vulnerable versions of CSAPP Lab3 are susceptible to compromise. While the SVRS is not in the critical range, it still represents a threat requiring monitoring and potential mitigation strategies. Organizations should review their CSAPP Lab3 installations and apply any available patches or workarounds to minimize the risk associated with this exploit.
Description
CVE-2024-28515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 0, indicating a low severity. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns it a score of 30, highlighting the potential for exploitation.
Key Insights
- Active Exploitation: The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, posing an immediate threat to organizations.
- Low CVSS Score: The CVSS score of 0 may underestimate the severity of the vulnerability, as it does not consider factors such as social media chatter and dark web activity.
- SVRS Score: The SVRS score of 30 indicates a moderate risk, suggesting that organizations should prioritize patching and mitigation measures.
- Threat Actors: Specific threat actors or APT groups exploiting this vulnerability have not been identified at this time.
Mitigation Strategies
- Apply Patches: Install security updates and patches as soon as they become available.
- Enable Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and block unauthorized access attempts.
- Implement Network Segmentation: Divide the network into smaller segments to limit the spread of potential attacks.
- Educate Users: Train employees on cybersecurity best practices, such as avoiding suspicious links and attachments.
Additional Information
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