CVE-2024-52035 Integer overflow in catdoc

High 8.4 Published Updated

An attacker can trigger heap-based memory corruption via a crafted OLE file, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service in catdoc.

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-2024-52035?

CVE-2024-52035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 2 Jun 2025. 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 OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52035?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fossies Catdoc.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52035?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2024-52035 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-52035 exists.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-52035, GHSA-vpgx-c322-qgw5, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-52035.

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