Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf) version v1.14.52. A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow when processing the directory from the file that allows for an out-of-bounds index to be used when reading and writing to an array. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libgsf | 1.14.52 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libgsf/-/issues/34Issue Tracking
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2068Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00002.html
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2068
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-36474?
CVE-2024-36474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf) version v1.14.52. A specially crafted file can resul...
How severe is CVE-2024-36474?
CVE-2024-36474 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Libgsf.