CVE-2024-38264: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f2vc-g638-2wm6
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-591
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38264 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. this can make the data more accessible to external actors.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-38264 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38264
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f2vc-g638-2wm6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-38264

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-38264, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory, where the product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. this can make the data more accessible to external actors. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) Denial of Service Vulnerability

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38264 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38264
msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulner... WEB
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38264

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38264?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 is classified under CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory (The product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. This can make the data more accessible to external actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-38264?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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