NULL pointer dereference in Matter

CVE-2024-56318

In raw\TCP.cpp in Matter (aka connectedhomeip or Project CHIP) through 1.4.0.0 before 27ca6ec, there is a NULL pointer dereference in TCPBase::ProcessSingleMessage via TCP packets with zero messageSize, leading to denial of service.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.006 (46.6th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 47th percentile — 46.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2024-56318: held from 0.006 to 0.006.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56318?
CVE-2024-56318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matter, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2024-56318?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.