CVE-2024-46264: cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_find() function at cute_png.h.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-46264 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cute png. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_find() function at cute_png.h.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-122
Published	2024-10-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: randygaul

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-01 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

randygaul cute png DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.05

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cute-png || rpm -q cute-png || cute-png --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cute-png sudo apt install cute-png=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.05> sudo apt-mark hold cute-png

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

dnf --showduplicates list cute-png sudo dnf downgrade cute-png-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.05> sudo dnf versionlock add cute-png

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-2024-46264?

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

Is CVE-2024-46264 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46264 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-2024-46264 affect?

CVE-2024-46264 affects cute png. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_find() function at cute_png.h.

How urgent is CVE-2024-46264?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-46276 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_chunk() function at cute_png.h.
CVE-2024-46274 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_stored() function at cute_png.h.
CVE-2024-46267 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_block() function at cute_png.h.
CVE-2024-46263 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the cp_dynamic() function at cute_png.h.
CVE-2024-46261 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE cute_png v1.05 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the cp_make32() function at cute_png.h.

References

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