CVE-2024-5679
CVE-2024-5679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46852
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services
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- Last modified:
Description
CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5679?
- CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5679?
- CVE-2024-5679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-5679 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-5679?
- CVE-2024-5679 affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5679?
- 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-2024-5679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46852.
- When was CVE-2024-5679 published?
- CVE-2024-5679 was published on 2024-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_foxboro_dcs_control_core_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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