HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-24963
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-24963

CWE-121Published: May 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection FileSelect functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.This CVE tracks the stack-based buffer overflow that occurs at offset `0xb6e84` of v1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-24963 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

automationdirect12 product(s)
p3-550e firmwarep3-550ep3-550 firmwarep3-550p3-530 firmwarep3-530p2-550 firmwarep2-550p1-550 firmwarep1-550p1-540 firmwarep1-540
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939
ADVISORYhttps://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939
ADVISORYhttps://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939

All References (4)

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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1939Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-24963
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 28, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-24963 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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