CVE-2024-28577 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the jpeg_read_exif_profile_raw() function when reading images in JPEG format.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeimage Project	Freeimage	3.19.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

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-2024-28577?

CVE-2024-28577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the jpeg_read_exif_profile_raw() function when reading i...

How severe is CVE-2024-28577?

CVE-2024-28577 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28577?

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