How severe is CVE-2024-27507?

CVE-2024-27507 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27507?

CVE-2024-27507 primarily affects Liblas. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27507?

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-2024-27507 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27507 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24704.

When was CVE-2024-27507 published?

CVE-2024-27507 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27507

CVE-2024-27507 is a high-severity vulnerability in Liblas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24704
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Liblas
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libLAS 1.8.1 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /libLAS/apps/ts2las.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27507?: libLAS 1.8.1 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /libLAS/apps/ts2las.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2024-27507?: CVE-2024-27507 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27507?: CVE-2024-27507 primarily affects Liblas. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27507?: 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-2024-27507 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27507 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24704.
When was CVE-2024-27507 published?: CVE-2024-27507 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:liblas:liblas:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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