Is CVE-2024-1112 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-1112 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-1112 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-1112 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1112?

CVE-2024-1112 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-1112

CWE-119Published: January 31, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Resource Hacker version 3.6.0.92 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by long filenames. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to a patched version of Resource Hacker if available. Avoid opening files with untrusted or excessively long names.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-1112 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.