CVE-2024-1112: Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Resource Hacker, developed by Angus Johnson, affecting version 3.6

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HIGH 7.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting resource hacker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Resource Hacker, developed by Angus Johnson, affecting version 3.6.0.92. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-787
Published	2024-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-31 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

angusj resource hacker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6.0.92

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.0.92

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy resource-hacker || rpm -q resource-hacker || resource-hacker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.0.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison resource-hacker sudo apt install resource-hacker=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.92> sudo apt-mark hold resource-hacker

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list resource-hacker sudo dnf downgrade resource-hacker-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.92> sudo dnf versionlock add resource-hacker

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.

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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-2024-1112?

resource hacker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1112 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1112 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-2024-1112 affect?

CVE-2024-1112 affects resource hacker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Resource Hacker, developed by Angus Johnson, affecting version 3.6.0.92. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1112?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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