Is CVE-2024-45970 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-45970 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-45970 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-45970 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45970?

CVE-2024-45970 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-45970

CWE-120Published: November 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple Buffer overflows in the MMS Client in MZ Automation LibIEC61850 before commit ac925fae8e281ac6defcd630e9dd756264e9c5bc allow a malicious server to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via the MMS FileDirResponse message.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MZ Automation LibIEC61850 is affected by a critical stack-based buffer overflow in its MMS Client, triggered by a malicious FileDirResponse message. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high severity of this remote code execution risk.

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

Recommended Action

Update to a version of LibIEC61850 beyond commit ac925fae8e281ac6defcd630e9dd756264e9c5bc.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-45970 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.