CVE-2024-36474: An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Proje

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36474 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting libgsf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf) version v1.14.52. A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow when processing the directory from the file that allows for an out-of-bounds index to be used when reading and writing to an array. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigge

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2024-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: gnome

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome libgsf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.14.52

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.14.52

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.14.52 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libgsf sudo apt install libgsf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14.52> sudo apt-mark hold libgsf

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

dnf --showduplicates list libgsf sudo dnf downgrade libgsf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14.52> sudo dnf versionlock add libgsf

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-2024-36474?

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

Is CVE-2024-36474 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36474 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-2024-36474 affect?

CVE-2024-36474 affects libgsf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf) version v1.14.52. A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow when processing

How urgent is CVE-2024-36474?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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References

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