CVE-2024-24246
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2024-24246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in qpdf 11.9.0 allows attackers to crash the application via the std::__shared_count() function at /bits/shared_ptr_base.h.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in qpdf 11.9.0 allows attackers to crash the application via the std::__shared_count() function at /bits/shared_ptr_base.h.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qpdf Project | Qpdf | 11.9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/issues/1123Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/qpdf/qpdf/issues/1123Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-24246?
Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in qpdf 11.9.0 allows attackers to crash the application via the std::__shared_count() function at /bits/shared_ptr_base.h.
How severe is CVE-2024-24246?
CVE-2024-24246 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24246?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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