Vulnerability Description
FreeImage before 1.18.0, ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp is vulnerabile to null pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeimage Project | Freeimage | < 1.18.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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/334/ExploitIssue Tracking
- 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/334/ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40266?
CVE-2021-40266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). FreeImage before 1.18.0, ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp is vulnerabile to null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2021-40266?
CVE-2021-40266 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40266?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freeimage Project Freeimage.