CVE-2024-41311

HIGH
Published Oct 15, 2024 Modified Mar 24, 2025 CWE-125 CWE-787

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor Product
struktur libheif
debian debian_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41311? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-41311? +
CVE-2024-41311 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41311? +
CVE-2024-41311 affects products from debian, struktur, specifically: debian_linux, libheif. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41311? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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