CVE-2024-46044

CH22 V1.0.0.6(468) has a stack overflow vulnerability located in the fromqossetting function

Medium · published September 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
5.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack overflow in CH22 V1.0.0.6(468) could let an attacker trigger unexpected behaviors! This means caution is Key! 🔑 Think of this vulnerability like a crowded elevator that just keeps accepting more and more passengers without stopping — eventually, it becomes too full and can’t function properly, leading to a breakdown. 🍕 If exploited, this stack overflow could allow attackers to manipulate the affected application, potentially leading to crashes or unexpected behaviors. While it's not an immediate crisis, the possibility for disruption is definitely there, making it a vulnerability worth your attention!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a crowded elevator that just keeps accepting more and more passengers without stopping — eventually, it becomes too full and can’t function properly, leading to a breakdown. 🍕 This stack overflow vulnerability is found in the fromqossetting function of CH22 V1.0.0.6(468), where excessive data can overflow the stack, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Fortunately, no active exploits have been reported yet!

What to do

If exploited, this stack overflow could allow attackers to manipulate the affected application, potentially leading to crashes or unexpected behaviors. While it's not an immediate crisis, the possibility for disruption is definitely there, making it a vulnerability worth your attention! To mitigate this risk, update the software to the latest version as soon as it becomes available. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of the stack handling in the application to ensure it can safely manage input data without overflow. Keep monitoring for any further updates or patches! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure, and soon you'll be a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.7 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00617 · 48.9th percentile
Published
2024-09-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 SEP 00:00Z
    CH22 V1.0.0.6(468) has a stack overflow vulnerability located in the fromqossetting function
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