Buffer overflow in ImageGear - CVE-2021-21833

 

Buffer overflow in ImageGear - CVE-2021-21833

Published: June 2, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53734
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21833
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Accusoft Corporation
Affected software:
ImageGear

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the TIF IP_planar_raster_unpack functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-21833

Install updates from vendor's website.

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