CVE-2024-36600: libcdio · Buffer Overflow
Affects libcdioSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High · fixed in 2.3.0 : patch libcdio soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.0
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 14 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
GitHublibcdio/libcdiopkg:github/libcdio/libcdioOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately upgrade all instances of libcdio to version 2.3.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
- Conduct an inventory of all systems and applications that utilize libcdio for ISO image processing to identify vulnerable versions.
- Implement strict input validation and sandboxing for any application components that handle untrusted ISO images to limit potential damage from exploitation.
- Monitor network and system logs for unusual activity related to ISO image processing or unexpected process behavior.
- Apply principle of least privilege to applications using libcdio to minimize the impact of a potential compromise.
- Educate development and security teams about the risks associated with processing untrusted ISO images and ensure secure coding practices are followed.
- Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
Description
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in libcdio 2.2.0 (fixed in 2.3.0) allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ISO 9660 image file.