What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46261?

CVE-2024-46261 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-46261?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-46261. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Cute Png CVE-2024-46261

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2024-10-01 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Cute Png

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 01, 2024 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_make32() function at cute_png.h.

AnalysisAI

cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_make32() function at cute_png.h. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_make32() function at cute_png.h. Affected products include: Randygaul Cute Png.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).