CVE-2019-5099 Integer overflow in LEADTOOLS

High 8.8 Published Updated

A specially crafted CMP image file can trigger an integer underflow in LEADTOOLS, potentially allowing remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-5099?

CVE-2019-5099 is a high-severity vulnerability in LEADTOOLS, published on 6 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable integer underflow vulnerability exists in the CMP-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted CMP image file can cause an integer underflow, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can specially craft a CMP image to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5099?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leadtools Leadtools.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5099 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-5099 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5099 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6c7x-q2rf-g6cc.

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