CVE-2024-28568: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 20, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the readiptcprofile() function when reading images in TIFF format.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Freeimage Project Freeimage=3.19.0
FreeImage FreeImage

Event History

Mar 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28568?

CVE-2024-28568 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28568?

To fix CVE-2024-28568, upgrade FreeImage to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-28568?

The vulnerability CVE-2024-28568 affects FreeImage version 3.19.0.

4

What specific function is vulnerable in CVE-2024-28568?

The read_iptc_profile() function is the specific function vulnerable in CVE-2024-28568.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-28568?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2024-28568 to cause a denial of service through crafted TIFF images.

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