libigl 2.5.0 MSH File parse_element_field` out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in libigl 2.5.0. The affected element is the function igl::MshLoader::parse_element_field` of the component MSH File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-23951. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libigl 2.5.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function igl::MshLoader::parse_element_field` of the component MSH File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple improper array index validation vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability concerns the `igl::MshLoader::parse_element_field` function while handling an `ascii`.msh` file.

The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-23951 since 01/24/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/12/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Timelineinfo

01/24/2024 🔍
05/28/2024 +124 days 🔍
05/28/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/27/2025 +303 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2024-1926
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-23951 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23951
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-266404

Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2024 16:46
Updated: 03/27/2025 18:19
Changes: 05/28/2024 16:46 (63), 02/12/2025 17:31 (2), 03/27/2025 18:19 (3)
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