CVE-2020-22524: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FreeImage_Load function in FreeImage Library 3.19.0(r1828) allows attackers to cuase a denial of service via crafted PFM file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Freeimage Project Freeimage | =3.19.0 | |
| debian/freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-6+deb11u1 3.18.0+ds2-9+deb12u1 3.18.0+ds2-10 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RUEK2JOVJBQZVNQIIZZO3JFMTVB4R5KS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGOMCRAANNCQYJYPPMGRQWKRZGIP6NME/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/319/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RUEK2JOVJBQZVNQIIZZO3JFMTVB4R5KS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGOMCRAANNCQYJYPPMGRQWKRZGIP6NME/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5579
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-22524
- http://svn.code.sf.net/p/freeimage/svn/FreeImage/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-22524
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-22524
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22524
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-22524
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-22524?
The severity of CVE-2020-22524 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does the Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FreeImage_Load function affect FreeImage Library?
The Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FreeImage_Load function affects FreeImage Library version 3.19.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-22524?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-22524 by sending a crafted PFM file to the FreeImage_Load function, causing a denial of service.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-22524?
Yes, updating to a version of FreeImage Library beyond 3.19.0 will fix the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22524?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-22524 at the following references: 1. [Reference 1](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RUEK2JOVJBQZVNQIIZZO3JFMTVB4R5KS/) 2. [Reference 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGOMCRAANNCQYJYPPMGRQWKRZGIP6NME/) 3. [Reference 3](https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/319/)
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