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CVE-2024-44459: Vernemq 2.0.1 Memory Consumption Denial of Service

CVE-2024-44459 · published 2 years ago

Summary

A bug in Vernemq 2.0.1 can cause the system to run out of memory if an attacker sends a large amount of data, leading to a denial of service. This can prevent users from accessing the system. To stay safe, update to a fixed version of Vernemq.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
octavolabs	vernemq	2.0.1 `cpe:2.3:a:octavolabs:vernemq:2.0.1:::::::*`

Original advisory text

A memory allocation issue in vernemq v2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via excessive memory consumption.

References

https://github.com/zzh-newlearner/MQTT_Crash/blob/main/Vernemq_crash.md URL
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/44xxx/CVE-2024-44459... Vendor Advisory
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-44459 Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically
Gives an attacker partial control

Severity

7.5 High

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits

Timeline

Published12 Sep 2024

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen7 Mar 2026

Sources

CVE-2024-44459 · NVD

CVE-2024-44459 · OSV

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