Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in CImg v.220. A heap-based buffer over-read in load_bmp in CImg.h occurs when loading a crafted bmp image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7588. This is in a "16 bits colors" case, aka case 16.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cimg | Cimg | .220 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/dtschump/CImg/issues/185ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00030.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00033.html
- https://github.com/dtschump/CImg/issues/185ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00030.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00033.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7639?
CVE-2018-7639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in CImg v.220. A heap-based buffer over-read in load_bmp in CImg.h occurs when loading a crafted bmp image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7588. This is in a "16 bits ...
How severe is CVE-2018-7639?
CVE-2018-7639 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cimg Cimg.