Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageGear - CVE-2023-35002

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageGear - CVE-2023-35002

Published: September 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81114
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-2023-35002
CWE-ID: CWE-122
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 pictwread functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-35002

Install updates from vendor's website.

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