CVE-2021-40266: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
FreeImage before 1.18.0, ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp is vulnerabile to null pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Freeimage Project Freeimage | <1.18.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M6GKMK74POW3RU7F4HLUJE7XEFLQDO35/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/334/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M6GKMK74POW3RU7F4HLUJE7XEFLQDO35/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HFRQ76ZDPSWT7OH6FJDLSFWBXVBE6JDN/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40266.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is FreeImage version up to exclusive 1.18.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40266?
The severity of CVE-2021-40266 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2021-40266 occur?
CVE-2021-40266 occurs due to a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40266?
Yes, FreeImage released a fix in version 1.18.0.
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