CVE-2024-36844

HIGH

libmodbus v3.1.6 - Use-After-Free via ctx->backend Pointer

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

libmodbus v3.1.6 was discovered to contain a use-after-free via the ctx->backend pointer. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted message sent to the unit-test-server.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0061
EPSS Percentile 44.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
libmodbus/libmodbus 3.1.6
Published May 31, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026