CVE-2024-0429: A denial service vulnerability has been found on Hex Workshop affecting version 6.7, an attacker could send a

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting hex workshop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A denial service vulnerability has been found on Hex Workshop affecting version 6.7, an attacker could send a command line file arguments and control the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) records resulting in a service shutdown.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-787
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: bpsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bpsoft hex workshop UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.7.0 and <= 6.7.3

Fixed in: newer than 6.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hex-workshop || rpm -q hex-workshop || hex-workshop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hex-workshop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hex-workshop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hex-workshop sudo apt install hex-workshop=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold hex-workshop

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hex-workshop sudo dnf downgrade hex-workshop-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hex-workshop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0429?

hex workshop: upgrade to newer than 6.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0429 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0429 affect?

CVE-2024-0429 affects hex workshop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A denial service vulnerability has been found on Hex Workshop affecting version 6.7, an attacker could send a command line file arguments and control the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) records resulting in a service shutdown.

How urgent is CVE-2024-0429?

Priority 28/100. High severity

References

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