What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-41440?

CVE-2024-41440 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-41440?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-41440. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Hicolor CVE-2024-41440

MEDIUM

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2024-07-30 cve@mitre.org

Heap Overflow Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Hicolor

6.2

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

6.2 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 30, 2024 - 19:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.2

DescriptionCVE.org

A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.

AnalysisAI

A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file. Affected products include: Dbohdan Hicolor.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.