CVE-2024-31636
CVE-2024-31636 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lief-project Lief with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-457.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1873
- Weakness: CWE-457
- Affected product: Lief-project Lief
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in LIEF v.0.14.1 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the name parameter of the machd_reader.c component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31636?
- An issue in LIEF v.0.14.1 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the name parameter of the machd_reader.c component.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31636?
- CVE-2024-31636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-31636 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-31636?
- CVE-2024-31636 affects Lief-project Lief. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-31636?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-31636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-31636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1873.
- When was CVE-2024-31636 published?
- CVE-2024-31636 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lief-project:lief:0.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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