CVE-2018-7589: Double Free
First published: Thu Mar 01 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in CImg v.220. A double free in load_bmp in CImg.h occurs when loading a crafted bmp image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cimg Cimg | =.220 | |
| ubuntu/cimg | <1.7.9+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 1.7.9+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| ubuntu/cimg | <1.7.9+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.10.1 | 1.7.9+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.10.1 |
| ubuntu/cimg | <2.3.6+ | 2.3.6+ |
| debian/cimg | 2.9.4+dfsg-2 3.2.1+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/dtschump/CImg/issues/184
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/cimg
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00030.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00033.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4039-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-7589
- https://github.com/dtschump/CImg/commit/8447076ef22322a14a0ce130837e44c5ba8095f4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-7589
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4039-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-7589
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7589
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7589
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7589?
CVE-2018-7589 is a vulnerability discovered in CImg v.220 that allows for a double free in load_bmp in CImg.h when loading a crafted bmp image.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7589?
The severity of CVE-2018-7589 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2018-7589 affect CImg?
CVE-2018-7589 affects CImg v.220 and potentially other versions as well.
How can I fix CVE-2018-7589?
To fix CVE-2018-7589, update to a version of CImg that includes the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7589?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-7589 on the MITRE CVE website and the GitHub repository for CImg.
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