CVE-2019-13568: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 31, 2019
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Updated

CImg through 2.6.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in loadbmp in CImg.h because of erroneous memory allocation for a malformed BMP image.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CImg cimg<=2.6.7

Event History

Jul 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-13568.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13568?

CVE-2019-13568 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-13568?

CImg through version 2.6.7 is affected by CVE-2019-13568.

4

What is the cause of the vulnerability in CImg?

The vulnerability in CImg is caused by an erroneous memory allocation for a malformed BMP image in the _load_bmp function in CImg.h.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-13568?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-13568 in the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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