CVE-2019-5154 Memory corruption in LEADTOOLS
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-2019-5154?
CVE-2019-5154 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in LEADTOOLS, published on 11 Dec 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 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted J2K image file can cause an out of bounds write of a null byte in a heap buffer, potentially resulting in code execution. An attack can specially craft a J2K image to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5154?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Leadtools Leadtools.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5154?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5154 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-2019-5154 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5154 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LEADTOOLS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrmf-fv3g-9879.