How severe is CVE-2024-0962?

CVE-2024-0962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-0962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0962?

CVE-2024-0962 affects Libcoap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16740.

When was CVE-2024-0962 published?

CVE-2024-0962 was published on 2024-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0962

CVE-2024-0962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libcoap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16740
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libcoap
Published: 2024-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function get_split_entry of the file src/coap_oscore.c of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-252206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0962?: A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function get_split_entry of the file src/coap_oscore.c of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-252206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-0962?: CVE-2024-0962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-0962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0962?: CVE-2024-0962 affects Libcoap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16740.
When was CVE-2024-0962 published?: CVE-2024-0962 was published on 2024-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libcoap:libcoap:4.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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