CVE-2024-20011

In alac decoder, there is a possible information disclosure due to an incorrect bounds check

Critical · published February 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky bounds check in the alac decoder could pave the way for remote code execution, and attackers don’t need any user interaction to exploit this! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery service that opens every package without checking the label — they might unknowingly deliver something harmful right to your doorstep! 📦 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your system without needing additional privileges. Imagine someone walking into your home and taking control of your devices while you’re none the wiser; that's how devastating this could be!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service that opens every package without checking the label — they might unknowingly deliver something harmful right to your doorstep! 📦 This vulnerability arises from an incorrect bounds check in the alac decoder, which can be manipulated to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your system without needing additional privileges. Imagine someone walking into your home and taking control of your devices while you’re none the wiser; that's how devastating this could be! To address this issue, patch your systems immediately with the fix identified in patch ID ALPS08441146. Review your applications for the vulnerable component and ensure they're updated to the latest version to prevent potential exploitation. You've got this! Stay one step ahead of threats with these fixes and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00446 · 37.8th percentile
Published
2024-02-05T05:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 FEB 05:59Z
    In alac decoder, there is a possible information disclosure due to an incorrect bounds check
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