CVE-2024-25254

SuperScan v4.1 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Hostname/IP parameter

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky buffer overflow in SuperScan v4.1 is just waiting for its moment to shine — via the Hostname/IP parameter! 🔥 Think of it like a crowded restaurant where too many guests try to squeeze into a single table. If you push too much data through that Hostname/IP parameter, it can overflow and cause a big mess, just like that table collapsing under the weight of too many diners! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on the server, potentially allowing them to take full control. Picture someone getting access to your kitchen at that restaurant, and suddenly they can cook whatever they want or even poison the food!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where too many guests try to squeeze into a single table. If you push too much data through that Hostname/IP parameter, it can overflow and cause a big mess, just like that table collapsing under the weight of too many diners! SuperScan v4.1 has a buffer overflow vulnerability, allowing attackers to send oversized data via the Hostname/IP parameter, which can overwrite memory and execute malicious code.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on the server, potentially allowing them to take full control. Picture someone getting access to your kitchen at that restaurant, and suddenly they can cook whatever they want or even poison the food! Immediately upgrade to the patched version of SuperScan to fix this buffer overflow. Additionally, implement input validation on the Hostname/IP parameter to prevent oversized input from being processed. Don't forget to regularly review your security posture! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to security hero status! 🦸

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
0.00463 · 39.1th percentile
Published
2024-11-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 00:00Z
    SuperScan v4.1 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Hostname/IP parameter
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