#VU80080 Out-of-bounds write in FreeImage - CVE-2021-40263

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80080

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2021-40263

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeImage
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: FreeImage

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ofLoad() function in PluginTIFF.cpp. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeImage: 2.4.0 - 3.19.0

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External links
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/336/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.