CVE-2024-36702: n/a
libiec61850 v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the BerEncoder_encodeLength function at /asn1/ber_encoder.c.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-36702 is a heap overflow vulnerability found in libiec61850 v1.5, specifically in the BerEncoder_encodeLength function within the /asn1/ber_encoder.c source file. The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access and high attack complexity to cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, indicating a high severity issue. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this heap overflow vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the heap overflow nature, it may allow arbitrary code execution or cause denial of service conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using libiec61850 version 1.5 in untrusted environments and restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-36702: n/a
Description
libiec61850 v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the BerEncoder_encodeLength function at /asn1/ber_encoder.c.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-36702 is a heap overflow vulnerability found in libiec61850 v1.5, specifically in the BerEncoder_encodeLength function within the /asn1/ber_encoder.c source file. The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access and high attack complexity to cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, indicating a high severity issue. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this heap overflow vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the heap overflow nature, it may allow arbitrary code execution or cause denial of service conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using libiec61850 version 1.5 in untrusted environments and restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c64b7ef31ef0b563983
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:40:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:29:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 73
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