CVE-2019-5125 Memory corruption in LEADTOOLS

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap overflow in LEADTOOLS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted J2K image file.

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-2019-5125?

CVE-2019-5125 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 heap overflow vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted J2K image file can cause an out of bounds write of a heap buffer, potentially resulting in code execution. An attack can specially craft a J2K image to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5125?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leadtools Leadtools.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-5125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-27vg-xj68-r4p8.

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