CVE-2024-8937
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 13, 2024
CWE ID 119
Summary
CVE-2024-8937 is a newly identified vulnerability labeled as a CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer issue. This flaw could potentially enable arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a manipulated Modbus function call, which interferes with the memory area used in the authentication process. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and serious security consequences.
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