CVE-2021-40264 Null dereference in n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in FreeImage allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted image files.
- 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-2021-40264?
CVE-2021-40264 is a medium-severity 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
NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in FreeImage before 1.18.0 via the FreeImage_CloneTag function inFreeImageTag.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40264?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40264?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40264 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-40264 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-40264 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-40264, GHSA-jpwh-p39r-3586, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40264.