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CVE-2024-2824

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.73%

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CVE-2024-2824 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function PrintFormatNumber of the file exif.c. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function PrintFormatNumber of the file exif.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257711.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.73%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2824?
A vulnerability was found in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function PrintFormatNumber of the file exif.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257711.
How severe is CVE-2024-2824?
CVE-2024-2824 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2824?
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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Source: NVD / NIST