VDB-281536 · CVE-2024-31029 · GCVE-0-2024-31029

Keith Cullen FreeCoAP Packet test_coap_server.c server_handle_regular denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Keith Cullen FreeCoAP. This affects the function server_handle_regular of the file test_coap_server.c of the component Packet Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-31029. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Keith Cullen FreeCoAP (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function server_handle_regular of the file test_coap_server.c of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-31029 since 03/27/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Keith Cullen

Name

FreeCoAP

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/27/2024 🔍
10/22/2024 +208 days 🔍
10/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2025 +245 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-31029 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-31029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281536

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2024 00:02
Updated: 06/24/2025 04:19
Changes: 10/23/2024 00:02 (54), 06/24/2025 04:19 (1)
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