Remote code execution in Libheif

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU99286

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41311

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input within the ImageOverlay::parse() in context.cc. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libheif: 1.0.0 - 1.17.6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:strukturag:libheif:1.17.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:strukturag:libheif:1.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:strukturag:libheif:1.17.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1226
http://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/1227
http://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/a3ed1b1eb178c5d651d6ac619c8da3d71ac2be36
http://gist.github.com/flyyee/79f1b224069842ee320115cafa5c35c0

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.