How severe is CVE-2024-54028?

CVE-2024-54028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-54028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54028?

CVE-2024-54028 primarily affects Fossies Catdoc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54028?

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-2024-54028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54622.

When was CVE-2024-54028 published?

CVE-2024-54028 was published on 2025-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54028

CVE-2024-54028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fossies Catdoc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-191.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54622
Weakness: CWE-191
Affected product: Fossies Catdoc
Published: 2025-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer underflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document DIFAT Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54028?: An integer underflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document DIFAT Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-54028?: CVE-2024-54028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-54028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54028?: CVE-2024-54028 primarily affects Fossies Catdoc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54028?: 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-2024-54028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54622.
When was CVE-2024-54028 published?: CVE-2024-54028 was published on 2025-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fossies:catdoc:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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