CVE-2024-43688

7.3 HIGH
Published: August 20, 2024 Modified: April 15, 2026
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Description

cron/entry.c in vixie cron before 9cc8ab1, as used in OpenBSD 7.4 and 7.5, allows a heap-based buffer underflow and memory corruption. NOTE: this issue was introduced during a May 2023 refactoring.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
20th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)