CVE-2024-2410
CVE-2024-2410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Protobuf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27362
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Google Protobuf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The JsonToBinaryStream() function is part of the protocol buffers C++ implementation and is used to parse JSON from a stream. If the input is broken up into separate chunks in a certain way, the parser will attempt to read bytes from a chunk that has already been freed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2410?
- The JsonToBinaryStream() function is part of the protocol buffers C++ implementation and is used to parse JSON from a stream. If the input is broken up into separate chunks in a certain way, the parser will attempt to read bytes from a chunk that has already been freed.
- How severe is CVE-2024-2410?
- CVE-2024-2410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-2410 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-2410?
- CVE-2024-2410 affects Google Protobuf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-2410?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-2410 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-2410 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27362.
- When was CVE-2024-2410 published?
- CVE-2024-2410 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:protobuf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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