CVE-2026-24807
Improper Cryptographic Signature Verification in quick-media Before v
Publication date: 2026-01-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Government Technology Agency of Singapore Cyber Security Group (GovTech CSG)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| liuyueyi | quick-media | to 1.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-347 | The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24807 is a vulnerability in the quick-media project related to improper verification of cryptographic signatures in certain modules. Specifically, it involves a critical buffer overflow in the write() method of the Batik PNG codec due to lack of proper bounds checking. This leads to issues like integer overflow, array index out-of-bounds exceptions, and buffer overflow when processing malicious PNG data, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by exploiting buffer overflow flaws in the PNG codec. This could lead to system compromise, data corruption, or denial of service if malicious PNG files are processed by the vulnerable software. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update quick-media to a version that includes the patch merged on May 15, 2025, which fixes the buffer overflow in the Batik PNG codec. Applying this update will add thorough input validation to prevent memory-related security flaws. Avoid processing untrusted or malicious PNG data until the patch is applied. [1]