CVE-2020-21427 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted image file exploiting a buffer overflow in the FreeImage library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-21427?
CVE-2020-21427 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage, published on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function LoadPixelDataRLE8 in PluginBMP.cpp in FreeImage 3.18.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted image file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21427?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21427?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-21427 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21427 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21427, GHSA-xjvv-5w4r-hfmv, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-21427.