CVE-2024-1112
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-1112 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Resource Hacker, version 3.6.0.92, developed by Angus Johnson. This issue arises due to an incorrect handling of long filenames in the application. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a maliciously long filename argument, leading to a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Users are advised to update their Resource Hacker installation as soon as a patch becomes available to mitigate this risk.
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