8.1
HIGH
CVE-2024-41311
Libheif Out-of-Bounds Read/Write Vulnerability
Description

In Libheif 1.17.6, insufficient checks in ImageOverlay::parse() decoding a heif file containing an overlay image with forged offsets can lead to an out-of-bounds read and write.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 15, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 24, 2025, 2:41 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.2

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-41311 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-41311 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Debian debian_linux
1 Struktur libheif
: Total Affected Vendor : 2 | Products : 2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-41311.

URL Resource
https://gist.github.com/flyyee/79f1b224069842ee320115cafa5c35c0 Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/a3ed1b1eb178c5d651d6ac619c8da3d71ac2be36 Patch
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1226 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/1227 Issue Tracking Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00025.html Mailing List

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Born at : Oct. 30, 2024, 7:19 p.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-41311 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-41311 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-125
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libheif:1.17.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gist.github.com/flyyee/79f1b224069842ee320115cafa5c35c0 Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/a3ed1b1eb178c5d651d6ac619c8da3d71ac2be36 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1226 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/1227 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00025.html Types: Mailing List
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00025.html
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Oct. 16, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-125
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-787
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In Libheif 1.17.6, insufficient checks in ImageOverlay::parse() decoding a heif file containing an overlay image with forged offsets can lead to an out-of-bounds read and write.
    Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/issues/1226 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/pull/1227 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/a3ed1b1eb178c5d651d6ac619c8da3d71ac2be36 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference MITRE https://gist.github.com/flyyee/79f1b224069842ee320115cafa5c35c0 [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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