CVE-2024-24246
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 29, 2024
Updated: Aug 9, 2024
CWE ID 787
CWE ID 122
Summary
CVE-2024-24246 is a critical vulnerability affecting qpdf version 11.9.0. This issue involves a heap buffer overflow, enabling attackers to cause the application to crash through manipulation of the std::__shared_count() function located in /bits/shared_ptr_base.h. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to denial-of-service attacks, potentially allowing more severe consequences if further exploited. Users are strongly advised to update qpdf to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.
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Affected Products
- Fedora Operating System
Affected Vendors
- Fedora Project
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