CVE-2024-40789: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6mp9-hrx8-6ffg
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-125
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-40789 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-40789 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-40789
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6mp9-hrx8-6ffg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-40789

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-2024-40789, 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-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. 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

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-40789 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40789
support.apple.com/kb/ht214124 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214124
support.apple.com/kb/ht214122 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214122
support.apple.com/kb/ht214121 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214121
support.apple.com/kb/ht214119 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
support.apple.com/kb/ht214117 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117
support.apple.com/kb/ht214116 WEB
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support.apple.com/en-us/ht214124 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214123 WEB
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support.apple.com/en-us/ht214122 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214121 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214121
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214119 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214117 WEB
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support.apple.com/en-us/ht214116 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116
support.apple.com/en-us/120916 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916
support.apple.com/en-us/120915 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915
support.apple.com/en-us/120914 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120914
support.apple.com/en-us/120913 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120913
support.apple.com/en-us/120911 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
support.apple.com/en-us/120909 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909
support.apple.com/en-us/120908 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00006.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/15
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40789?
CVE-2024-40789 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-40789?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40789?
CVE-2024-40789 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-40789?
CVE-2024-40789 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-40789?
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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