CVE-2024-2961

HIGH

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
4/17/2024

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).

Is CVE-2024-2961 affecting your environment?

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