CVE-2024-23947

Name: CVE-2024-23947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-28T14:15:10.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper array index validation vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper array index validation vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability concerns the `igl::MshLoader::parse_nodes` function while handling a `binary` `.msh` file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libigl	Libigl	2.5.0

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1926Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1926Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1926Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1926Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23947?

How severe is CVE-2024-23947?

CVE-2024-23947 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23947?

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Source: NVD / NIST