How severe is CVE-2024-23947?

CVE-2024-23947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23947?

CVE-2024-23947 affects Libigl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23947?

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

Does CVE-2024-23947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21375.

When was CVE-2024-23947 published?

CVE-2024-23947 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23947

CVE-2024-23947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libigl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21375
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libigl
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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_nodes` function while handling a `binary` `.msh` file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23947?: 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_nodes` function while handling a `binary` `.msh` file.
How severe is CVE-2024-23947?: CVE-2024-23947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23947?: CVE-2024-23947 affects Libigl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23947?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21375.
When was CVE-2024-23947 published?: CVE-2024-23947 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libigl:libigl:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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