How severe is CVE-2024-24686?

CVE-2024-24686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24686?

CVE-2024-24686 affects Libigl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24686?

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-2024-24686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22085.

When was CVE-2024-24686 published?

CVE-2024-24686 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24686

CVE-2024-24686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libigl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22085
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Libigl
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .off file can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability concerns the parsing of comments within the faces section of an `.off` file processed via the `readOFF` function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24686?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .off file can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability concerns the parsing of comments within the faces section of an `.off` file processed via the `readOFF` function.
How severe is CVE-2024-24686?: CVE-2024-24686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24686?: CVE-2024-24686 affects Libigl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24686?: 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-2024-24686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22085.
When was CVE-2024-24686 published?: CVE-2024-24686 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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