CVE-2024-24259
First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )
freeglut through 3.4.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the menuEntry variable in the glutAddMenuEntry function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | =1.23.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/freeglut/freeglut/pull/155
- https://github.com/yinluming13579/mupdf_defects/blob/main/mupdf_detect_2.md
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6IBAWX3HMMZVAWJZ3U6VOAYYOYJCN3IS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T43DAHPIWMGN54E4I6ABLHNYHZSTX7H5/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2263946
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2366
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3120
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2263943
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24259?
CVE-2024-24259 has a medium severity level due to its potential impact on system memory management.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24259?
To fix CVE-2024-24259, update freeglut to version 3.4.1 or later where the memory leak issue has been addressed.
What does CVE-2024-24259 affect?
CVE-2024-24259 affects freeglut versions up to 3.4.0, specifically impacting the glutAddMenuEntry function.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-24259?
CVE-2024-24259 is a memory leak vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of the menuEntry variable.
Who discovered CVE-2024-24259?
CVE-2024-24259 was discovered in the freeglut library, highlighting issues potentially affecting multiple applications that rely on this software.
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