CVE-2024-46993 Details
Description
Electron is an open source framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. In versions prior to 28.3.2, 29.3.3, and 30.0.3, the nativeImage.createFromPath() and nativeImage.createFromBuffer() functions call a function downstream that is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow. An Electron program that uses either of the affected functions is vulnerable to a buffer overflow if an attacker is in control of the image's height, width, and contents. This issue has been patched in versions 28.3.2, 29.3.3, and 30.0.3. There are no workarounds for this issue.
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Electron versions prior to 28.3.2, 29.0.0-alpha.1 through 29.3.3, and 30.0.0-alpha.1 through 30.0.3. The issue arises in the nativeImage.createFromPath() and nativeImage.createFromBuffer() functions, which call a downstream function susceptible to the overflow. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability if they control the image's dimensions and contents.
Users should update Electron to version 28.3.2, 29.3.3, or 30.0.3.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 1, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-6r2x-8pq8-9489 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Electron | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |