CVE-2023-40163 Memory corruption in ImageGear
A specially crafted malformed file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in Accusoft ImageGear, potentially leading to memory corruption and code execution.
- 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-2023-40163?
CVE-2023-40163 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Accusoft Imagegear, published on 25 Sep 2023. 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 allocate_buffer_for_jpeg_decoding functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40163?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accusoft Imagegear.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40163 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-2023-40163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40163 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Accusoft Imagegear
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j9vv-8fg3-243j.