CVE-2019-12212 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

When FreeImage 3.18.0 reads a special JXR file, the StreamCalcIFDSize function of JXRMeta.c repeatedly calls itself due to improper processing of the file, eventually causing stack exhaustion. An attacker can achieve a remote denial of service attack by sending a specially constructed file.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeimage Project	Freeimage	3.18.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-674

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/discussion/36111/thread/e06734bed5/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/discussion/36111/thread/e06734bed5/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-12212?

CVE-2019-12212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When FreeImage 3.18.0 reads a special JXR file, the StreamCalcIFDSize function of JXRMeta.c repeatedly calls itself due to improper processing of the file, eventually causing stack exhaustion. An atta...

How severe is CVE-2019-12212?

CVE-2019-12212 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12212?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freeimage Project Freeimage.