CVE-2024-0645 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Explorer++
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code in Explorer++ by exploiting a buffer overflow via a long filename argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0645?
CVE-2024-0645 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in explorerplusplus Explorer++.exe, published on 17 Jan 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
Buffer overflow vulnerability in Explorer++ affecting version 1.3.5.531. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument by monitoring Structured Exception Handler (SEH) records.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0645?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Explorerplusplus Explorer\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0645?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0645 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-2024-0645 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0645 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in explorerplusplus Explorer++.exe
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6678-pq82-fffw.