CVE-2022-21154 Integer overflow in Leadtools

High 8.8 Published 14 Apr 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

An attacker can trigger a buffer overflow via a malicious BMP file, potentially leading to code execution in applications using 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-2022-21154?

CVE-2022-21154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools, published on 14 Apr 2022. 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 integer overflow vulnerability exists in the fltSaveCMP functionality of Leadtools 22. A specially-crafted BMP file can lead to an integer overflow, that in turn causes a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious BMP file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21154?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leadtools Leadtools.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21154?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21154 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-21154 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-21154 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm54-xvgq-698c.