CWE
704 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6151: Incorrect Type Cast

First published: Tue Sep 01 2020(Updated: )

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the TIFF handle_COMPRESSION_PACKBITS 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.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AccuSoft ImageGear=19.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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