CVE-2020-6151: Incorrect Type Cast
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the TIFF handleCOMPRESSIONPACKBITS functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.7. A specially crafted malformed file can cause a memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-6151?
The severity of CVE-2020-6151 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-6151?
AccuSoft ImageGear version 19.7.0 is affected by CVE-2020-6151.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-6151?
CVE-2020-6151 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the TIFF handle_COMPRESSION_PACKBITS functionality of AccuSoft ImageGear 19.7.0, which allows an attacker to cause a memory corruption by providing a specially crafted malformed file.
How can CVE-2020-6151 be exploited?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6151 by providing a malicious file to trigger the memory corruption vulnerability in AccuSoft ImageGear 19.7.0.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-6151?
At the time of this writing, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2020-6151. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisory for updates or mitigation measures.