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CVE-2024-42328

3.3 · LOW

When the webdriver for the Browser object downloads data from a HTTP server, the data pointer is set to NULL and is allocated only in curl_write_cb when receiving data.

Published Nov 27, 2024CWE-476EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-42328 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

When the webdriver for the Browser object downloads data from a HTTP server, the data pointer is set to NULL and is allocated only in curl_write_cb when receiving data. If the server's response is an empty document, then wd->data in the code below will remain NULL and an attempt to read from it will result in a crash.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42328?

CVE-2024-42328 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-42328?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-42328?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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