CVE-2024-46264

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 1, 2024
Updated: Mar 13, 2025
CWE ID 787
CWE ID 122

Summary

CVE-2024-46264 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the cute_png library version 1.05. This issue involves a heap buffer overflow, which can be exploited via the cp_find() function defined in cute_png.h. An attacker could potentially craft a specially crafted PNG image file to trigger the buffer overflow, resulting in arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service conditions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to applications using the affected library and demands prompt patching to mitigate potential threats.

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