CVE-2024-5436: Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to versi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5436?

snapchat lenscore: upgrade to 12.88. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5436 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5436 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-2024-5436 affect?

CVE-2024-5436 affects snapchat lenscore. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to version 12.88. We recommend upgrading to version 12.88 or above.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5436?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5436 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting snapchat lenscore. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to version 12.88. We recommend upgrading to version 12.88 or above.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-704, CWE-843
Published	2024-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: snap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-31 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snap snapchat lenscore UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.88

Fixed in: 12.88

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snapchat-lenscore || rpm -q snapchat-lenscore || snapchat-lenscore --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.88 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snapchat-lenscore

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snapchat-lenscore

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-2024-5436?

snapchat lenscore: upgrade to 12.88. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5436 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5436 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-2024-5436 affect?

CVE-2024-5436 affects snapchat lenscore. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to version 12.88. We recommend upgrading to version 12.88 or above.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5436?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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