CVE-2024-52035: An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality of cat

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HIGH 8.4WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-52035 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting catdoc, debian linux. 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 OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2025-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: debian · fossies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-02 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fossies catdoc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.95

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.95

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.95 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison catdoc sudo apt install catdoc=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo apt-mark hold catdoc

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

dnf --showduplicates list catdoc sudo dnf downgrade catdoc-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo dnf versionlock add catdoc

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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2024-52035?

catdoc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52035 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52035 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-2024-52035 affect?

CVE-2024-52035 affects catdoc, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to

How urgent is CVE-2024-52035?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-54028 HIGH 8.4 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE An integer underflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document DIFAT Parser functionality of catdoc 0.95

References

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