How severe is CVE-2024-28286?

CVE-2024-28286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28286?

CVE-2024-28286 affects Mz-automation Libiec61850. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28286?

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-2024-28286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25385.

When was CVE-2024-28286 published?

CVE-2024-28286 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28286

CVE-2024-28286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mz-automation Libiec61850 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25385
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Mz-automation Libiec61850
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In mz-automation libiec61850 v1.4.0, a NULL Pointer Dereference was detected in the mmsServer_handleFileCloseRequest.c function of src/mms/iso_mms/server/mms_file_service.c. The vulnerability manifests as SEGV and causes the application to crash

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28286?: In mz-automation libiec61850 v1.4.0, a NULL Pointer Dereference was detected in the mmsServer_handleFileCloseRequest.c function of src/mms/iso_mms/server/mms_file_service.c. The vulnerability manifests as SEGV and causes the application to crash
How severe is CVE-2024-28286?: CVE-2024-28286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28286?: CVE-2024-28286 affects Mz-automation Libiec61850. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28286?: 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-2024-28286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25385.
When was CVE-2024-28286 published?: CVE-2024-28286 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/issues/496

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mz-automation:libiec61850:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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