Heap-based buffer overflow in FreeImage - CVE-2021-40265
Published: August 29, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80082
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40265
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 ofLoad() function in PluginJPEG.cpp. A remote attacker can trigger a 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
FreeImage
How to mitigate CVE-2021-40265
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.