CVE-2024-57256
Das U-Boot Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
An integer overflow in ext4fs_read_symlink in Das U-Boot before 2025.01-rc1 occurs for zalloc (adding one to an le32 variable) via a crafted ext4 filesystem with an inode size of 0xffffffff, resulting in a malloc of zero and resultant memory overwrite.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 19, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
0.5
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-57256.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/35f75d2a46e5859138c83a75cd2f4141c5479ab9 | |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/17/2 |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-57256 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Cybersecurity News
Secure Boot Bypass: U-Boot Vulnerabilities Expose Embedded Devices
U-Boot, a popular bootloader used in a wide range of embedded devices, has received a crucial update to address multiple vulnerabilities that could compromise device security. These vulnerabilities, d ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-57256 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-190 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An integer overflow in ext4fs_read_symlink in Das U-Boot before 2025.01-rc1 occurs for zalloc (adding one to an le32 variable) via a crafted ext4 filesystem with an inode size of 0xffffffff, resulting in a malloc of zero and resultant memory overwrite. Added Reference https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/35f75d2a46e5859138c83a75cd2f4141c5479ab9 Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/17/2
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-57256 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-57256
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