CVE-2024-54028 Integer overflow in catdoc
An integer underflow in catdoc's OLE parser allows attackers to cause heap corruption via malicious files, potentially leading to code execution or crashes.
- 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-2024-54028?
CVE-2024-54028 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 underflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document DIFAT 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-191
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54028?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fossies Catdoc.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54028?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-54028 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-54028 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-54028, GHSA-h628-q67p-f6w4, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-54028.