Stack-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libmodbus package, versions [,3.1.11)
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- published27 Feb 2025
- disclosed27 Feb 2025
- creditGabriele Quagliarella
Introduced: 27 Feb 2025
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How to fix?
Upgrade libmodbus to version 3.1.11 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Stack-based Buffer Overflow due to the buffer allocated for the Modbus response. An attacker can alter the intended control flow of the application by sending a Modbus request with an unexpected length.