CVE-2024-42415

HIGH
Published Oct 3, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-190

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of v1.14.52 of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf). A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing the sector allocation table. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor Product
gnome libgsf

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42415? +
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of v1.14.52 of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf). A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing the sector allocation table. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-42415? +
CVE-2024-42415 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42415? +
CVE-2024-42415 affects products from gnome, specifically: libgsf. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42415? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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