CVE-2024-6596: An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in t
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CVE-2024-6596 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting echo curve viewer, fieldcare sfe500 package, field xpert smt79 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context.
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
endress field xpert smt79 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
endress field xpert smt77 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
endress field xpert smt70 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
endress field xpert smt50 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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 sourceNVD · 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-2024-6596?
echo curve viewer: upgrade to 6.0.0; fieldcare sfe500 package: upgrade to 1.40.1; field xpert smt79 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6596 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6596 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-2024-6596 affect?
CVE-2024-6596 affects echo curve viewer, fieldcare sfe500 package, field xpert smt79 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context.
How urgent is CVE-2024-6596?
Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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