HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-0962
HIGH

CVE-2024-0962

CWE-121Published: January 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function get_split_entry of the file src/coap_oscore.c of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-252206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0962 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

libcoap1 product(s)
libcoap
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310
PATCHhttps://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1311
PATCHhttps://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310
PATCHhttps://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1311
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.252206
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.252206

All References (10)

→
https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310Exploit · Patch
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https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310#issue-2099860835Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1311Issue Tracking · Patch
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252206Permissions Required
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https://vuldb.com/?id.252206Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310Exploit · Patch
→
https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1310#issue-2099860835Exploit · Issue Tracking
→
https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1311Issue Tracking · Patch
→
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252206Permissions Required
→
https://vuldb.com/?id.252206Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-0962
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-0962 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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