RCE in H2o
CVE-2024-5979
In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `run_tool` command in the `rapids` component allows the `main` function of any class under the `water.tools` namespace to be called. One such class, `MojoConvertTool`, crashes the server when invoked with an invalid argument, causing a denial of service.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.008 (52.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- H2o — versions 3.46.0
- H2oai H2oai/h2o-3 — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@huntr.dev (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- security@huntr.dev
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5979?
- CVE-2024-5979 is a high-severity vulnerability in H2o, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-06-27.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5979?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.