CVE-2024-28583 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the FreeImage library when processing XPM images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-28583?
CVE-2024-28583 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 readLine() function when reading images in XPM format.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28583?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freeimage Project Freeimage.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28583?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28583 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-2024-28583 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-28583 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Freeimage Project Freeimage
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28583, GHSA-26p4-rg6r-f676, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-28583.