CVE-2024-53580: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 18, 2024
·Updated
iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperfexchangeparameters() function.
Affected Software
5 affected components
iperf iperf
es iperf3=3.17.1
NetApp Ontap 9
All of the following
NetApp Hci Compute Node
NetApp Hci Compute Node
Event History
Dec 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53580?
The severity of CVE-2024-53580 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for segmentation violations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-53580?
To fix CVE-2024-53580, upgrade iperf to version 3.18 or later, which addresses the segmentation violation issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-53580?
CVE-2024-53580 affects iperf version 3.17.1, where a segmentation violation occurs in the iperf_exchange_parameters() function.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53580?
CVE-2024-53580 is a segmentation violation vulnerability that can lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-53580?
As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-53580.