Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Matthias-Wandel jhead 3.08
CVE-2024-2824

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Matthias-wandel

Status
Jhead
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-2824?

A security vulnerability has been identified in the jhead software version 3.08, specifically within the PrintFormatNumber function located in the exif.c file. This vulnerability allows for a heap-based buffer overflow, which can potentially be exploited by an attacker capable of initiating remote execution. The manipulation of this function can lead to unexpected behavior of the application, allowing the execution of arbitrary code. Given the public disclosure of this vulnerability, immediate attention to secure the affected systems is advised.

Affected Version(s)

jhead 3.08

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-2824 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.257711
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257711
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/84
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

merci (VulDB User)
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