CVE-2024-28578 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow in the FreeImage library when processing RAS format images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-28578?
CVE-2024-28578 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage, published on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Load() function when reading images in RAS format.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28578 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-2024-28578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28578, GHSA-j6j6-pgrh-8gmh, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28578.