CVE-2024-41311 Memory corruption in n/a
An attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read and write via a crafted HEIF 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
- Available
What is CVE-2024-41311?
CVE-2024-41311 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 15 Oct 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
In Libheif 1.17.6, insufficient checks in ImageOverlay::parse() decoding a heif file containing an overlay image with forged offsets can lead to an out-of-bounds read and write.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41311?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (6)
libheif SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP5 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
libheif SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP6 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
libheif SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
libheif SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
libheif openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
libheif openSUSE:Leap 15.6 | All versions | 1.12.0-150400.3.14.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Struktur Libheif.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41311?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-41311 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-41311 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-41311, DLA-3934-1, GHSA-mwf7-wfvq-vc32, MGASA-2024-0352, SUSE-SU-2024:3960-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-41311 and 1 more.