CVE-2024-52035: catdoc · Integer Overflow Vulnerability Exists
Affects catdocSource GCVE Database
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
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (talos) | CVSS 3.1 | 8.4 |
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- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 25.10catdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTScatdocpkg:deb/ubuntu/catdoc?arch=source&distro=esm-apps-legacy/xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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).
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-52035 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-52035 (opens in a new tab)
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2131 (opens in a new tab)
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2131 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8838-1 (opens in a new tab)