CVE-2024-43047KEV · OVERDUECWE-416

Use After Free in DSP Service

High · published October 7, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 51.3th percentile for exploit probability.

725
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.3
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Memory corruption in HLOS memory management is a ticking time bomb! Just one wrong move and the consequences could be dire. 🔥 Think of it as a librarian misplacing crucial books in the wrong sections—suddenly, patrons can access sensitive archives that should remain hidden! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the memory maps to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches, system crashes, or even complete takeover of affected systems. This isn’t just a minor annoyance; it could result in devastating losses or compromised security for users.

Put simply

Think of it as a librarian misplacing crucial books in the wrong sections—suddenly, patrons can access sensitive archives that should remain hidden! CVE-2024-43047 is a vulnerability that arises from improper handling of memory maps in high-level operating systems (HLOS), allowing attackers to corrupt memory and execute malicious commands.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the memory maps to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches, system crashes, or even complete takeover of affected systems. This isn’t just a minor annoyance; it could result in devastating losses or compromised security for users. Immediately apply patches released by the vendor to address this vulnerability. Additionally, review memory management practices and implement strict monitoring to detect any unauthorized memory access. It's crucial to keep software updated to prevent exploitation. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be a security hero fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00668 · 51.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-416 · Use After Free
Published
2024-10-07T12:59Z
KEV added
2024-10-08 · due 2024-10-29
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 OCT 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Oct 29
    kev
  • 07 OCT 12:59Z
    Use After Free in DSP Service
    cvelistv5