How severe is CVE-2024-22097?

CVE-2024-22097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22097?

CVE-2024-22097 primarily affects Libbiosig Project Libbiosig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-22097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19693.

When was CVE-2024-22097 published?

CVE-2024-22097 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22097

CVE-2024-22097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libbiosig Project Libbiosig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19693
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Libbiosig Project Libbiosig
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A double-free vulnerability exists in the BrainVision Header Parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig Master Branch (ab0ee111) and 2.5.0. A specially crafted .vdhr file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22097?: A double-free vulnerability exists in the BrainVision Header Parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig Master Branch (ab0ee111) and 2.5.0. A specially crafted .vdhr file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-22097?: CVE-2024-22097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22097?: CVE-2024-22097 primarily affects Libbiosig Project Libbiosig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-22097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19693.
When was CVE-2024-22097 published?: CVE-2024-22097 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:libbiosig_project:libbiosig:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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