HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-2452
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2452

CWE-120Published: March 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo before 6.4.0, if an attacker can control

parameters of __portable_aligned_alloc() could cause an integer

wrap-around and an allocation smaller than expected. This could cause

subsequent heap buffer overflows.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This flaw in Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo involves an integer wrap-around that can lead to heap buffer overflows. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows for full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo version 6.4.0 or later to resolve the memory allocation issue.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-2452 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

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

eclipse1 product(s)
threadx netx duo
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

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-2452
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 26, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-120)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-2452 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.