CVE-2024-36474 Integer overflow in G Structured File Library (libgsf)
An integer overflow in libgsf allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted Compound Document Binary File.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-36474?
CVE-2024-36474 is a high-severity vulnerability in GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf), published on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf) version v1.14.52. A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow when processing the directory from the file that allows for an out-of-bounds index to be used when reading and writing to an array. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36474?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Libgsf.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36474?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2024-36474 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-36474 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf)
Sources
Also known as AZL-50064, AZL-50097, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-36474, GHSA-7m28-hv5x-hp65, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-36474.