Vulnerability Description
HTMLDOC before 1.9.19 has an out-of-bounds write in parse_paragraph in ps-pdf.cxx because of an attempt to strip leading whitespace from a whitespace-only node.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc Project | Htmldoc | < 1.9.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/blob/2d5b2ab9ddbf2aee2209010cebc11efdd1Release Notes
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/2d5b2ab9ddbf2aee2209010cebc11efdPatch
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/528ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45508?
CVE-2024-45508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). HTMLDOC before 1.9.19 has an out-of-bounds write in parse_paragraph in ps-pdf.cxx because of an attempt to strip leading whitespace from a whitespace-only node.
How severe is CVE-2024-45508?
CVE-2024-45508 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htmldoc Project Htmldoc.