How severe is CVE-2024-23978?

CVE-2024-23978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23978?

CVE-2024-23978 affects Kddi Home Spot Cube 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21404.

When was CVE-2024-23978 published?

CVE-2024-23978 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23978

CVE-2024-23978 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kddi Home Spot Cube 2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21404
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Kddi Home Spot Cube 2 Firmware
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HOME SPOT CUBE2 V102 and earlier. By processing invalid values, arbitrary code may be executed. Note that the affected products are no longer supported.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23978?: Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HOME SPOT CUBE2 V102 and earlier. By processing invalid values, arbitrary code may be executed. Note that the affected products are no longer supported.
How severe is CVE-2024-23978?: CVE-2024-23978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23978?: CVE-2024-23978 affects Kddi Home Spot Cube 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21404.
When was CVE-2024-23978 published?: CVE-2024-23978 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:kddi:home_spot_cube_2_firmware:v102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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