Memory Leak in freeglut 3.4.0 Affects Multiple Applications
CVE-2024-24258

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
MuPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2024

What is CVE-2024-24258?

In freeglut version 3.4.0, a memory leak has been identified within the glutAddSubMenu function, particularly involving the menuEntry variable. This vulnerability could lead to unintentional memory consumption and affect application performance and stability. It is crucial for developers and system administrators using this version to assess their applications and implement the appropriate mitigations.

References

https://github.com/yinluming13579/mupdf_defects/blob/main...
https://github.com/freeglut/freeglut/pull/155
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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