CVE-2024-41437 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in the hicolor library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PNG file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-41437?
CVE-2024-41437 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 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
A heap buffer overflow in the function cp_unfilter() (/vendor/cute_png.h) of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41437?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dbohdan Hicolor.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41437?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41437 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-2024-41437 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41437 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22g4-7m96-g7pp.