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CVE-2024-41176: The MPD package included in TwinCAT/BSD allows an authenticated, low-privileged local attacker to induce a Den

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HIGH 7.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-41176 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting mdp package, twincat\/bsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MPD package included in TwinCAT/BSD allows an authenticated, low-privileged local attacker to induce a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition on the daemon and execute code in the context of user “root” via a crafted HTTP request.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.3 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-120
Published2024-08-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: beckhoff

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

beckhoff mdp package UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.2.7.0
Fixed in: 1.2.7.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mdp-package || rpm -q mdp-package || mdp-package --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mdp-package
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade mdp-package
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
beckhoff twincat\/bsd UPGRADE
Affected: < 14.1.2.0
Fixed in: 14.1.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41176?

mdp package: upgrade to 1.2.7.0; twincat\/bsd: upgrade to 14.1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41176 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41176 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-41176 affect?

CVE-2024-41176 affects mdp package, twincat\/bsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The MPD package included in TwinCAT/BSD allows an authenticated, low-privileged local attacker to induce a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition on the daemon and execute code in the context of user “root” via a crafted HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41176?

Priority 30/100. High severity

References

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