CVE-2024-44083
CVE-2024-44083 is a critical vulnerability in Hex-Rays IDA Pro, specifically affecting the ida64.dll component. This crash vulnerability occurs in versions up to 8.4 when processing a section with numerous linked jumps, particularly when the final jump leads to the actual entry point's payload. While often considered an inconvenience rather than a direct security threat according to the provided description, the potential for exploitation remains. SOCRadar's Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 71 indicates a significant risk level associated with CVE-2024-44083. Although the CVSS score is 7.5, the SVRS suggests a higher level of concern due to integrated threat intelligence. Organizations using affected versions of IDA Pro should investigate this vulnerability and consider mitigations to prevent potential disruptions or further exploitation depending on their specific use case and environment. The CWE-770 describes the vulnerability.
Description:
CVE-2024-44083 is a vulnerability in Hex-Rays IDA Pro that can cause the ida64.dll to crash when a section contains numerous linked jumps, with the final jump pointing to the payload where the actual entry point is invoked. While this may not pose a direct security risk in most cases, it can lead to inconvenience and potential disruptions.
Key Insights:
- Low CVSS Score but Elevated SVRS: Despite a CVSS score of 0, the SVRS of 46 indicates a moderate level of risk. This highlights the importance of considering additional factors beyond CVSS when assessing vulnerability severity.
- Potential for Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: The vulnerability could be exploited to trigger a DoS condition by causing the ida64.dll to crash repeatedly. This could disrupt the functionality of applications that rely on IDA Pro.
- Limited Impact: The vulnerability is specific to Hex-Rays IDA Pro and is unlikely to affect other software or systems. However, it could still impact organizations that heavily rely on IDA Pro for reverse engineering or malware analysis.
Mitigation Strategies:
- Update IDA Pro: Install the latest version of Hex-Rays IDA Pro (8.5 or later) to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor systems for any unusual behavior or crashes related to IDA Pro.
- Use Alternative Tools: Consider using alternative reverse engineering or malware analysis tools if possible.
- Implement Security Controls: Implement security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-malware software to protect against potential exploitation attempts.
Additional Information:
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- Exploit Status: No active exploits have been published.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
- In the Wild: The vulnerability is not known to be actively exploited in the wild.
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