# CVE-2024-0962: libcoap3: A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4

CVE-2024-0962 is fixed in libcoap3 on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-0962, released January 27, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0962
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0076
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 27, 2024

## Description

A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function get_split_entry of the file src/coap_oscore.c of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-252206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libcoap3 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.3.4-1.1+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-0962](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-0962.md) | Jan 27, 2024 |
| Linux | libcoap3 Debian 14 | 4.3.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-0962](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-0962.md) | Jan 27, 2024 |

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