CVE-2021-40263: High severity freeimage vulnerability
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
A heap overflow vulnerability in FreeImage 1.18.0 via the ofLoad function in PluginTIFF.cpp.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Freeimage Project Freeimage=1.18.0
Event History
Aug 22, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40263.
2
What is the affected software?
The affected software is FreeImage 1.18.0.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-40263?
The severity of CVE-2021-40263 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
4
How does the vulnerability occur?
The vulnerability occurs through a heap overflow vulnerability in the ofLoad function in PluginTIFF.cpp.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-40263?
To fix CVE-2021-40263, it is recommended to update FreeImage to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.