SB2024042923 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Fast DDS



SB2024042923 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Fast DDS

Published: April 29, 2024 Updated: April 9, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2024042923
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 67% Medium 33%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28231)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within manipulated DATA Submessage. A remote attacker on the local network 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.


2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30258)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in RTPS packet handling when processing malformed RTPS packets from a publisher. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted RTPS packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue can crash the subscriber while creating pthread resources.


3) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30259)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in the RTPS packet parser when parsing malformed RTPS packets. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted RTPS packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue is triggered on a subscriber when processing malformed PID_RELIABILITY_ENABLED serialized data from a publisher.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.