CVE-2021-21793: Critical severity accusoft imagegear vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2021

Updated

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the JPG sofnbcomp header processing functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.8 and 19.9. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Accusoft ImageGear=19.8

Accusoft ImageGear=19.9

Event History

Jul 8, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:11 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:11 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21793?

The severity of CVE-2021-21793 is critical.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21793?

Accusoft ImageGear versions 19.8 and 19.9 are affected by CVE-2021-21793.

How does CVE-2021-21793 work?

CVE-2021-21793 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that exists in the JPG sof_nb_comp header processing functionality of Accusoft ImageGear.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-21793?

An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger CVE-2021-21793, resulting in memory corruption.

Are there any references available for CVE-2021-21793?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-21793 at this [link](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1257).