CVE-2023-49600 Memory corruption in libigl
A heap buffer overflow in libigl allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious PLY file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-49600?
CVE-2023-49600 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in libigl, published on 28 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PlyFile ply_cast_ascii functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .ply file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49600?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libigl Libigl.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49600?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49600 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-2023-49600 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-49600 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in libigl
Sources
Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2023-49600.