CVE-2021-40265 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap overflow in FreeImage allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted JPEG 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-2021-40265?
CVE-2021-40265 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
A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40265 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-2021-40265 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-40265 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-40265, GHSA-mm42-fjc9-m5fq, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40265.