CVE-2024-52949 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in iptraf-ng version 1.2.1, specifically within the src/ifaces.c file due to an uncontrolled strcpy function. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely with low complexity to cause a denial of service. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:iptraf-ng:iptraf-ng:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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iptraf-ng: buffer overflow via ifaces.c
Dec 16, 2024iptraf-ng 1.2.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow. In src/ifaces.c, the strcpy function consistently fails to control the size, and it is consequently possible to overflow memory on the stack.
Dec 10, 2024