CVE-2024-6782: Calibre Remote Code Execution

Published Aug 6, 2024
·
Updated

Improper access control in Calibre 6.9.0 ~ 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Calibre Calibre>=6.9.0<7.14.0
debian/calibre<6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u4
6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u4
debian/calibre<7.16.0+ds-1
7.16.0+ds-1
debian/calibre<7.16.0+ds-1
7.16.0+ds-1
debian/calibre
6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u96.13.0+repack-2+deb12u108.5.0+ds-1+deb13u39.17.0+ds+~1.1.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/calibre to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/calibre to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.16.0+ds-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/calibre to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u9Fixed in 6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u10Fixed in 8.5.0+ds-1+deb13u3Fixed in 9.17.0+ds+~1.1.2-1

Event History

Aug 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Exploit Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6782?

CVE-2024-6782 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6782?

To fix CVE-2024-6782, update Calibre to a version beyond 7.14.0.

3

Which versions of Calibre are affected by CVE-2024-6782?

CVE-2024-6782 affects Calibre versions from 6.9.0 to 7.14.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-6782 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2024-6782 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What kind of attacks can be carried out using CVE-2024-6782?

CVE-2024-6782 can allow attackers to achieve remote code execution, potentially compromising the system.

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