CVE-2020-13572 Memory corruption in Accusoft
A heap overflow in the GIF parser allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file, affecting users of the Accusoft ImageGear library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-13572?
CVE-2020-13572 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Accusoft Imagegear, published on 10 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap overflow vulnerability exists in the way the GIF parser decodes LZW compressed streams in Accusoft ImageGear 19.8. A specially crafted malformed file can trigger a heap overflow, which can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accusoft Imagegear.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13572 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-2020-13572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Accusoft Imagegear
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvwf-p3gj-cccj.