CVE-2024-46258
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 1, 2024
Updated: Mar 14, 2025
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2024-46258 is a recently disclosed vulnerability affecting the cute_png library version 1.05. The issue involves a heap buffer overflow, which can be exploited by malicious actors through the cp_load_png_mem() function defined in cute_png.h. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution, leading to potential security risks and system compromise. It is strongly recommended that users update to the latest version of the library to mitigate this risk.
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