CVE-2024-1112: Angus Johnson Resource Hacker · Memory Buffer Overflow
Affects Angus Johnson Resource HackerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 75% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Johnson Resource Hacker | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should take proactive steps to mitigate this vulnerability. First, restrict the use of Resource Hacker version 3.6.0.92 to trusted personnel only and avoid opening untrusted or suspicious resource files or filenames. Implement strict endpoint security controls, including application whitelisting and behavior monitoring, to detect anomalous use of Resource Hacker or attempts to exploit buffer overflows. Employ least privilege principles to limit user rights, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. Network segmentation can help contain any compromise resulting from exploitation. Until an official patch is released, consider using alternative tools for resource editing that do not have this vulnerability. Additionally, educate users about the risks of opening files from unverified sources and the importance of cautious interaction with software that requires user input. Monitor security advisories from Angus Johnson and related cybersecurity organizations for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Resource Hacker, developed by Angus Johnson, affecting version 3.6.0.92. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.