CVE-2020-6089 Memory corruption in Leadtools

High 8.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the ANI file parser allows remote code execution via a malicious file, affecting users of the Leadtools 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
None listed

What is CVE-2020-6089?

CVE-2020-6089 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Leadtools, published on 1 Jul 2020. 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 code execution vulnerability exists in the ANI file format parser of Leadtools 20. A specially crafted ANI file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leadtools Leadtools.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6089 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-2020-6089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f43j-mv7x-p7rm.

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