CVE-2024-22097: Double Free
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
A double-free vulnerability exists in the BrainVision Header Parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig Master Branch (ab0ee111) and 2.5.0. A specially crafted .vdhr file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libbiosig | =2.5.0 | |
| Fedora | =40 | |
| libbiosig | >=2.5.0<Master Branch |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-22097?
CVE-2024-22097 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22097?
To fix CVE-2024-22097, update to a patched version of libbiosig that addresses the double-free vulnerability.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2024-22097?
CVE-2024-22097 can be exploited using specially crafted .vdhr files.
Which versions of libbiosig are affected by CVE-2024-22097?
CVE-2024-22097 affects libbiosig versions from the Master Branch up to and including version 2.5.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-22097?
The impact of CVE-2024-22097 includes the potential for arbitrary code execution which may lead to complete system compromise.
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