CVE-2024-43700: xfpt versions prior to 1.01 fails to handle appropriately some parameters inside the input data, resulting in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43700?

xfpt: upgrade to 1.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43700 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43700 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-43700 affect?

CVE-2024-43700 affects xfpt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). xfpt versions prior to 1.01 fails to handle appropriately some parameters inside the input data, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. When a user of the affected product is tricked to process a specially crafted file, a

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43700 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting xfpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xfpt versions prior to 1.01 fails to handle appropriately some parameters inside the input data, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. When a user of the affected product is tricked to process a specially crafted file, arbitrary code may be executed on the user's environment.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-120
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: philiphazel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

philiphazel xfpt UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.01

Fixed in: 1.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xfpt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xfpt

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-43700?

xfpt: upgrade to 1.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43700 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43700 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-2024-43700 affect?

CVE-2024-43700 affects xfpt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). xfpt versions prior to 1.01 fails to handle appropriately some parameters inside the input data, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. When a user of the affected product is tricked to process a specially crafted file, a

How urgent is CVE-2024-43700?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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