#VU98051 Integer overflow in libgsf - CVE-2024-42415

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98051

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42415

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libgsf

Vendor: Gnome Development Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the Compound Document Binary File format parser. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libgsf: 1.14 - 1.14.52

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2069
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libgsf/-/issues/34

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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.