CVE-2021-40398 Memory corruption in ImageGear
An out-of-bounds write in Accusoft ImageGear allows attackers to cause memory corruption and potentially execute code via a malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40398?
CVE-2021-40398 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Accusoft Imagegear, published on 14 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the parse_raster_data functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.10. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40398?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accusoft Imagegear.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40398?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40398 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-2021-40398 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-40398 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Accusoft Imagegear
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwxg-7j6q-62vv.