CVE-2024-23086
CWE-125Published: April 8, 2024· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
Official Description
Apfloat v1.10.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component org.apfloat.internal.DoubleModMath::modPow(double. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow vulnerability was reported in Apfloat v1.10.1, which could lead to critical system instability. The existence of this vulnerability is disputed by third parties who argue the evidence is insufficient.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Review the software's security advisories and await further clarification from the vendor regarding the validity of the report.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23086 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23086 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts