CVE-2024-2961
CVSS v3
7.3
HIGH
EPSS Score
92.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The iconv() function in the GNU C Library versions 2.39 and older may overflow the output buffer passed to it by up to 4 bytes when converting strings to the ISO-2022-CN-EXT character set, which may be used to crash an application or overwrite a neighbouring variable.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-04-17
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-2961?
The iconv() function in the GNU C Library versions 2.39 and older may overflow the output buffer passed to it by up to 4 bytes when converting strings to the ISO-2022-CN-EXT character set, which may be used to crash an application or overwrite a neighbouring variable.
Is CVE-2024-2961 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-2961 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 92.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-2961?
CVE-2024-2961 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (HIGH severity).
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