CVE-2024-42415 Integer overflow in G Structured File Library (libgsf)
A crafted file triggers an integer overflow in libgsf, leading to heap-based buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2024-42415?
CVE-2024-42415 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 v1.14.52 of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf). A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing the sector allocation table. 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-2024-42415?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Libgsf.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42415?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2024-42415 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42415 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf)
Sources
Also known as AZL-50061, AZL-50088, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-42415, GHSA-5pmr-hjgq-832v, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42415.