CVE-2024-57638

Summary

CVE-2024-57638 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the dfe_body_copy component in openlink virtuoso-opensource version 7.2.11. This issue enables attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by crafting specific SQL statements. By exploiting this vulnerability, malicious actors can overwhelm the targeted system, causing it to become unresponsive or crash. The exact cause of the DoS is not clear, but it is believed to be related to an improper input validation mechanism in the dfe_body_copy component. System administrators are advised to upgrade to a patched version of openlink virtuoso-opensource as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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