CVE-2024-41445 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overread in the MDF library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted files.

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-2024-41445?

CVE-2024-41445 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 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

Library MDF (mdflib) v2.1 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overread via a crafted mdf4 file is parsed using the ReadData function

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41445?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ihedvall Mdf Library.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41445 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-2024-41445 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41445 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cc36-87rj-xmc4.

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