Is CVE-2024-24579 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-24579 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-24579 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-24579 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-24579?

CVE-2024-24579 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-24579

CWE-22Published: January 31, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

stereoscope is a go library for processing container images and simulating a squash filesystem. Prior to version 0.0.1, it is possible to craft an OCI tar archive that, when stereoscope attempts to unarchive the contents, will result in writing to paths outside of the unarchive temporary directory. Specifically, use of `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/file.UntarToDirectory()` function, the `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/image/oci.TarballImageProvider` struct, or the higher level `github.com/anchore/stereoscope/pkg/image.Image.Read()` function express this vulnerability. As a workaround, if you are using the OCI archive as input into stereoscope then you can switch to using an OCI layout by unarchiving the tar archive and provide the unarchived directory to stereoscope.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The stereoscope library is vulnerable to path traversal when processing OCI tar archives, allowing files to be written outside the intended directory. This critical flaw could lead to arbitrary file writes during image processing.

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

Recommended Action

Switch to using OCI layouts instead of tar archives as input. Ensure the library is updated to a version where this processing is secured.

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-2024-24579 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.