CVE-2024-24259
Artifex Mupdf vulnerability
- Published5 Feb 2024
Description
freeglut through 3.4.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the menuEntry variable in the glutAddMenuEntry function.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/freeglut/freeglut/pull/155
- https://github.com/yinluming13579/mupdf_defects/blob/main/mupdf_detect_2.md
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6IBAWX3HMMZVAWJZ3U6VOAYYOYJCN3IS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T43DAHPIWMGN54E4I6ABLHNYHZSTX7H5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/6IBAWX3HMMZVAWJZ3U6VOAYYOYJCN3IS/
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-24259 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-24259 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.15%.
How severe is CVE-2024-24259?
CVE-2024-24259 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24259?
Affected products include Artifex Mupdf.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24259?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.