Vulnerability identifier: #VU81109

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39453

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ImageGear
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Accusoft Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the tif_parse_sub_IFD functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ImageGear: 20.1

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1830

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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.