#VU88789 Heap-based buffer overflow in Avalanche - CVE-2024-24996

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88789

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24996

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Avalanche
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Ivanti

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the WLInfoRailService component. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Avalanche: 6.0.0 - 6.4.2.313

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External links
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Avalanche-6-4-3-Security-Hardening-and-CVEs-addressed?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-386/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.