OSV-2024-118 Heap-buffer-overflow in sav_process_row
A heap buffer overflow in the Readstat library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SAV files.
- 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 OSV-2024-118?
OSV-2024-118 is a memory corruption vulnerability in readstat, published on 20 Feb 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
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=66805
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
sav_process_row
sav_read_data
readstat_parse_sav
Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-118?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including readstat.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
readstat OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2024-118?
No fix has been published for OSV-2024-118 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 OSV-2024-118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-118 in the wild and no public exploit code.