CVE-2024-34614

Summary

CVE-2024-34614 is a newly disclosed vulnerability in libsmat.so, an library used prior to the August 2024 Release 1 of SMR. This issue permits local attackers to perform an out-of-bound write, taking advantage of a vulnerability in the software. By manipulating data beyond allocated memory boundaries, attackers can inject and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to serious security implications. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires immediate attention from system administrators and users, as they should prioritize updating their software to the latest release to mitigate this threat.

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