Heap-based buffer overflow in Corel Paint Shop Pro - #VU26607
Published: April 6, 2020 / Updated: April 6, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26607
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processing of PNG files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PNG file, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Corel Paint Shop Pro
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.