CVE-2021-40265: High severity freeimage vulnerability
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Freeimage Project Freeimage<1.18.0
Event History
Aug 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this heap overflow bug?
The vulnerability ID for this heap overflow bug is CVE-2021-40265.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-40265?
The severity of CVE-2021-40265 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
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How does the heap overflow bug manifest in FreeImage?
The heap overflow bug manifests in FreeImage through the ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.
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What versions of FreeImage are affected by this bug?
Versions of FreeImage before 1.18.0 are affected by this heap overflow bug.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-40265?
To fix CVE-2021-40265, it is recommended to update FreeImage to version 1.18.0 or newer.