CVE-2018-7639
First published: Fri Mar 02 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in CImg v.220. A heap-based buffer over-read in load_bmp in CImg.h occurs when loading a crafted bmp image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7588. This is in a "16 bits colors" case, aka case 16.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cimg Cimg | =.220 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7639?
CVE-2018-7639 is a vulnerability discovered in CImg v.220 that involves a heap-based buffer over-read in the load_bmp function.
How does CVE-2018-7639 occur?
CVE-2018-7639 occurs when loading a crafted bmp image in the "16 bits colors" case.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7639?
The severity of CVE-2018-7639 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7639?
The affected software version of CVE-2018-7639 is CImg v.220.
How can CVE-2018-7639 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2018-7639, it is recommended to update to a patched version of CImg.
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