CVE-2025-2724: GNOME libgsf sorting_key_copy out-of-bounds

Published Mar 25, 2025
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Updated

Rejected reason: REJECT DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: The code maintainer explains that "the only way to get an object of type GsfMSOleSortingKey is via gsfmsolesortingkeynew which adds that extra zero element".

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libgsf<=1.14.53

Event History

Mar 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·01:31 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
Description
Apr 22, 2025
Rejected
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Rejected
via NVD·01:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2724?

CVE-2025-2724 is classified as problematic due to its potential for causing out-of-bounds read conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2724?

To fix CVE-2025-2724, update GNOME libgsf to a version later than 1.14.53.

3

What does CVE-2025-2724 affect specifically?

CVE-2025-2724 affects the function sorting_key_copy in GNOME libgsf versions up to 1.14.53.

4

Can CVE-2025-2724 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-2724 can only be exploited locally on the host where the vulnerable software is installed.

5

What kind of impact does CVE-2025-2724 have?

CVE-2025-2724 can result in unintended out-of-bounds memory access, potentially leading to information disclosure or crashes.

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