CVE-2024-28566 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the AssignPixel() function when reading images in TIFF format.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeimage Project	Freeimage	3.19.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

https://github.com/Ruanxingzhi/vul-report/tree/master/freeimage-r1909ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Ruanxingzhi/vul-report/tree/master/freeimage-r1909ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-28566?

CVE-2024-28566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the AssignPixel() function when reading images in TIFF format.

How severe is CVE-2024-28566?

CVE-2024-28566 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28566?

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