CVE-2023-35952 Memory corruption in libigl

High 7.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in libigl allows arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted OFF file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-35952?

CVE-2023-35952 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in libigl, published on 28 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF.cpp functionality of libigl v2.4.0. A specially-crafted .off file can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can arbitrary code execution to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability exists within the code responsible for parsing comments within the geometric faces section within an OFF file.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libigl Libigl.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-35952 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35952 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2023-35952.

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