Remote code execution in Protobuf

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU89143

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2410

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when parsing JSON data within the JsonToBinaryStream() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a use-after-free error and potentially execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

protobuf: 4.22.0 - 4.24.4

External links

http://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v25.0

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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