CVE-2024-24335: rt-thread · n/a
Affects rt-threadSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High : upgrade to 5.0.3 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.0.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade rt-thread/rt-thread to 5.0.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubrt-thread/rt-threadpkg:github/rt-thread/rt-threadOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Restrict local access to devices running RT-Thread, ensuring only trusted personnel can interact with embedded systems. 2. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical network segments and reduce attack surface. 3. Monitor device logs and behavior for signs of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected crashes or anomalous filesystem activity. 4. 5. Where patching is not immediately possible, consider deploying application-level mitigations such as input validation or sandboxing to limit the impact of potential exploits. 6. Conduct thorough security audits of embedded devices and firmware to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities proactively. 7. Train operational technology (OT) and IoT security teams on this vulnerability to enhance detection and response capabilities.
Description
A heap buffer overflow occurs in the dfs_v2 romfs filesystem RT-Thread through 5.0.2.
References
- github.com/RT-Thread/rt-thread/issues/8271 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/RT-Thread/rt-thread/pull/8278 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2024-05-rt-thread.txt (opens in a new tab)
- security.humanativaspa.it/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rt-thread-rtos/ (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/28 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/05/1 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/28 (opens in a new tab)