CVE-2020-24292 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted ICO file using the FreeImage library.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24292?
CVE-2020-24292 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage, published on 22 Aug 2023. 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
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in load function in PluginICO.cpp in FreeImage 3.19.0 [r1859] allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via opening of crafted ico file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24292?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24292?
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-2020-24292 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24292 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24292, GHSA-42cf-rfhv-h3j9, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-24292.