How severe is CVE-2024-56318?

CVE-2024-56318 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-2024-56318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56318?

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-2024-56318 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56318 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53107.

When was CVE-2024-56318 published?

CVE-2024-56318 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56318

CVE-2024-56318 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53107
Weakness: CWE-476
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In raw\TCP.cpp in Matter (aka connectedhomeip or Project CHIP) through 1.4.0.0 before 27ca6ec, there is a NULL pointer dereference in TCPBase::ProcessSingleMessage via TCP packets with zero messageSize, leading to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56318?: In raw\TCP.cpp in Matter (aka connectedhomeip or Project CHIP) through 1.4.0.0 before 27ca6ec, there is a NULL pointer dereference in TCPBase::ProcessSingleMessage via TCP packets with zero messageSize, leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-56318?: CVE-2024-56318 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-2024-56318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56318?: 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-2024-56318 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56318 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53107.
When was CVE-2024-56318 published?: CVE-2024-56318 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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