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CVE-2024-0962: Libcoap3 · A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4

Affects libcoap3Source GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 27 Jan 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 9 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.10libcoap3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libcoap3?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • 4.3.5-2 – 4.3.5-4ubuntu1
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 25.10libcoap3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libcoap3?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • =4.3.4-1.1build4
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlibcoap3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libcoap3?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • 4.3.1-2 – 4.3.4-1.1build4
6 affected builds
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

It is recommended to apply the vendor patch or update to a fixed version of libcoap3 to remediate this vulnerability. Since specific fixed versions are not provided in the input, verify the vendor advisory or package maintainers for patched releases. Do not rely on workarounds as the vulnerability is critical and publicly disclosed.

Description

A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the get_split_entry function of the Configuration File Handler component in obgm libcoap version 4.3.4. This vulnerability allows remote attackers with limited privileges to cause a buffer overflow, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Multiple specific versions of libcoap3 are affected. A patch is recommended to address this issue.

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