#VU110178 Integer overflow in catdoc - CVE-2024-52035

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110178

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52035

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
catdoc
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: wagner.pp

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality. A local attacker can use a speciall crafted file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

catdoc: 0.95

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2131
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2131

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.