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CVE-2024-52035: catdoc · Integer Overflow Vulnerability Exists

Affects catdocSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2024-52035· High 8.4

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High · fixed in 1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1 : patch catdoc soon.

Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:23 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
CVSS scores by source
CNA (talos)CVSS 3.18.4
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1, 1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 +2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 25.10catdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=questingOther threatsAffected
  • =1:0.95-5build1
  • =1:0.95-6
Fixed in–
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <1:0.95-5ubuntu0.24.04.1~esm1
Fixed in
  • 1:0.95-5ubuntu0.24.04.1~esm1
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <1:0.95-5ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1
Fixed in
  • 1:0.95-5ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threatsAffected
  • <1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1
Fixed in
  • 1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threatsAffected
  • <1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1
Fixed in
  • 1:0.95-4.1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1
Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps-legacy/xenialOther threatsAffected
  • <1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Fixed in
  • 1:0.94.3~git20160113.dbc9ec6+dfsg-1+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1

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AI-suggested

A fix is available and provided by Ubuntu through Ubuntu Pro Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) for affected LTS releases (16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04). Users should update catdoc to the patched package versions listed in the Ubuntu security notice USN-8838-1. A standard system update with Ubuntu Pro ESM enabled will apply these fixes. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality of catdoc version 0.95 and related versions. This flaw can be triggered by a specially crafted malformed document file, potentially leading to heap-based memory corruption. Successful exploitation may cause the application to crash or allow arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.4, indicating high severity. Official patches are available from Ubuntu for multiple LTS releases via Ubuntu Pro Extended Security Maintenance (ESM).

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