CVE-2024-24583: Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-24583 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting libigl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerabilitty concerns the`readMSH` function while processing `MshLoader::ELEMENT_TRI` elements.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2024-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: libigl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libigl libigl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libigl sudo apt install libigl=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold libigl

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

dnf --showduplicates list libigl sudo dnf downgrade libigl-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libigl

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-2024-24583?

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

Is CVE-2024-24583 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24583 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-2024-24583 affect?

CVE-2024-24583 affects libigl. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0. A specially crafted .msh file can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vu

How urgent is CVE-2024-24583?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-24686 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF functionality of libigl v2.5.0
CVE-2024-24685 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF functionality of libigl v2.5.0
CVE-2024-24684 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the readOFF functionality of libigl v2.5.0
CVE-2024-24584 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0
CVE-2024-23951 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple improper array index validation vulnerabilities exist in the readMSH functionality of libigl v2.5.0

References

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