CVE-2024-1191: A vulnerability was found in Hyper CdCatalog 2.3.1

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1191 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting cdcat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Hyper CdCatalog 2.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component HCF File Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252681 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: hyperprog

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:43 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hyperprog cdcat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cdcat || rpm -q cdcat || cdcat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cdcat sudo apt install cdcat=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold cdcat

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

dnf --showduplicates list cdcat sudo dnf downgrade cdcat-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cdcat

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-2024-1191?

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

Is CVE-2024-1191 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1191 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-2024-1191 affect?

CVE-2024-1191 affects cdcat. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability was found in Hyper CdCatalog 2.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component HCF File Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1191?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

References

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