CVE-2021-40266: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
FreeImage before 1.18.0, ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp is vulnerabile to null pointer dereference.
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-2021-40266.
2
What is the affected software?
The affected software is FreeImage version up to exclusive 1.18.0.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40266?
The severity of CVE-2021-40266 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
4
How does CVE-2021-40266 occur?
CVE-2021-40266 occurs due to a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the ReadPalette function in PluginTIFF.cpp.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40266?
Yes, FreeImage released a fix in version 1.18.0.