CVE-2024-40897

Name: CVE-2024-40897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-26T06:15:02.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40897 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in orcparse.c of ORC versions prior to 0.4.39. If a developer is tricked to process a specially crafted file with the affected ORC compiler, an arbitrary code may be executed on the developer's build environment. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in orcparse.c of ORC versions prior to 0.4.39. If a developer is tricked to process a specially crafted file with the affected ORC compiler, an arbitrary code may be executed on the developer's build environment. This may lead to compromise of developer machines or CI build environments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gstreamer	Orc	< 0.4.39

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/26/1Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GStreamer/orcProduct
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/modules/orc.htmlProduct
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02030803/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/26/1Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GStreamer/orcProduct
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/modules/orc.htmlProduct
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02030803/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40897?

How severe is CVE-2024-40897?

CVE-2024-40897 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40897?

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