CVE-2023-32874

In Modem IMS Stack, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check

Critical · published January 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing bounds check in the Modem IMS Stack opens the door for remote code execution—no user interaction required! ⚡ Think of it like a delivery service that doesn’t check the size of packages before sending them out—if someone sends a giant box that doesn’t fit, it could crash the entire system. It’s a surprisingly sneaky oversight that could cause chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, taking control without needing any special permissions. This means they could potentially access sensitive data or disrupt services entirely—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this stack!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that doesn’t check the size of packages before sending them out—if someone sends a giant box that doesn’t fit, it could crash the entire system. It’s a surprisingly sneaky oversight that could cause chaos! CVE-2023-32874 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Modem IMS Stack that arises due to inadequate bounds checking, allowing attackers to execute malicious code remotely without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, taking control without needing any special permissions. This means they could potentially access sensitive data or disrupt services entirely—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this stack! To protect against this critical vulnerability, patch your systems immediately with Patch ID: MOLY01161803. Ensure you are running the latest version of the Modem IMS Stack to close this security gap. Review your security policies to mitigate future vulnerabilities effectively. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01026 · 63.3th percentile
Published
2024-01-02T02:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 02:49Z
    In Modem IMS Stack, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check
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