CVE-2024-8946

Summary

CVE-2024-8946 is a critical vulnerability identified in MicroPython version 1.23.0, specifically within the VFS Unmount Handler's mp_vfs_umount function, which is susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow due to improper path string comparisons. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication, posing a potential risk to an organization's network security. The recommended remediation involves applying patch 29943546343c92334e8518695a11fc0e2ceea68b to mitigate the issue. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of system resources. Affected products include those utilizing the vulnerable version of MicroPython, which need immediate attention to prevent potential exploitation.

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