CVE-2024-22532 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can cause a denial of service in XNSoft NConvert by providing a crafted xwd file that triggers a buffer overflow.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-22532?

CVE-2024-22532 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNSoft NConvert 7.163 (for Windows x86) allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted xwd file.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22532?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xnview Nconvert.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22532?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22532 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-2024-22532 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-22532 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfpr-4fpp-g5qm.

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