CVE-2024-29971

Scontain SCONE 5.8.0 has an interface vulnerability that leads to state corruption via injected signals

Critical · published January 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty interface vulnerability in Scontain SCONE 5.8.0 can lead to state corruption via injected signals! Think of it like a poorly designed vending machine that accepts random buttons from anyone passing by — someone can cause it to spit out the wrong snacks or even jam the whole system! This vulnerability can corrupt the internal state of your application, potentially leading to unexpected behaviors and system crashes. An attacker could exploit this to disrupt operations, jeopardizing data integrity and user experience. It's crucial to act fast to prevent this from becoming a nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly designed vending machine that accepts random buttons from anyone passing by — someone can cause it to spit out the wrong snacks or even jam the whole system! The vulnerability allows attackers to inject signals into the SCONE interface, leading to unintended state changes and corruption. This could compromise the stability and security of applications relying on SCONE.

What to do

This vulnerability can corrupt the internal state of your application, potentially leading to unexpected behaviors and system crashes. An attacker could exploit this to disrupt operations, jeopardizing data integrity and user experience. It's crucial to act fast to prevent this from becoming a nightmare! Immediately upgrade to SCONE version 5.8.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Review your applications for potential exposure and consider implementing additional input validation measures to prevent similar issues in the future. Don't wait—patch now! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your systems secure. 🛡️

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
0.00469 · 39.6th percentile
Published
2025-01-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 00:00Z
    Scontain SCONE 5.8.0 has an interface vulnerability that leads to state corruption via injected signals
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