iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperf_exchange_parameters() function. — CVE-2024-53580

Date
Source
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Threat
high
CVSS
7.5

Summary

Advisory CVE-2024-53580. iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperf_exchange_parameters() function. Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 7.5. See the official advisory for details.

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

  • Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
  • Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
  • Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
  • Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

Read the official source

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