CVE-2024-31029
CVE-2024-31029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keith-cullen Freecoap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28947
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Keith-cullen Freecoap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31029?
- An issue in the server_handle_regular function of the test_coap_server.c file within the FreeCoAP project allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service through specially crafted packets.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31029?
- CVE-2024-31029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-31029 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-31029?
- CVE-2024-31029 affects Keith-cullen Freecoap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-31029?
- 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-2024-31029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-31029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28947.
- When was CVE-2024-31029 published?
- CVE-2024-31029 was published on 2024-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/dqp10515/41ec400b7eecfcae7578d505598ab85f
- https://github.com/keith-cullen/FreeCoAP/issues/36
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:keith-cullen:freecoap:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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