Vulnerability Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function LoadPixelDataRLE8 in PluginBMP.cpp in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted image file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeimage Project | Freeimage | 3.18.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/298/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5579
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/298/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5579
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-21427?
CVE-2020-21427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function LoadPixelDataRLE8 in PluginBMP.cpp in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted image file.
How severe is CVE-2020-21427?
CVE-2020-21427 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-2020-21427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freeimage Project Freeimage.