How severe is CVE-2024-24962?

CVE-2024-24962 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-2024-24962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24962?

CVE-2024-24962 primarily affects Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24962?

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-2024-24962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22325.

When was CVE-2024-24962 published?

CVE-2024-24962 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24962

CVE-2024-24962 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Automationdirect P3-550e 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22325
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection FileSelect functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.This CVE tracks the stack-based buffer overflow that occurs at offset `0xb6e98` of v1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24962?: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Programming Software Connection FileSelect functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.This CVE tracks the stack-based buffer overflow that occurs at offset `0xb6e98` of v1.2.10.9 of the P3-550E firmware.
How severe is CVE-2024-24962?: CVE-2024-24962 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-2024-24962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24962?: CVE-2024-24962 primarily affects Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24962?: 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-2024-24962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22325.
When was CVE-2024-24962 published?: CVE-2024-24962 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550e_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550e_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-530_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-530_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p2-550_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p2-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-550_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-540_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-540_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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