CVE-2024-23949 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) affecting libigl v2.5.0, specifically within its readMSH functionality. It involves improper array index validation in the igl::MshLoader::parse_node_field function when processing ASCII .msh files, leading to an out-of-bounds write. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted malicious .msh file, potentially resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libigl:libigl:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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