CVE-2024-23949 Memory corruption in libigl
An attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write in libigl by providing a malicious .msh file, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2024-23949?
CVE-2024-23949 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple improper array index validation vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability concerns the `igl::MshLoader::parse_node_field` function while handling an `ascii`.msh` file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23949?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libigl Libigl.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23949 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-2024-23949 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-23949 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in libigl
Sources
Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2024-23949.