Heap-based buffer overflow in Wazuh



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-32038
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Wazuh
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor Wazuh

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89031

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32038

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Analysis Engine service. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Wazuh: 3.8.0 - 4.7.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-fcpw-v3pg-c327
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-397/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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