CVE-2024-28576: 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 opjj2ktcpdestroy() function when reading images in J2K 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-2024-28576?

CVE-2024-28576 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28576?

To fix CVE-2024-28576, upgrade FreeImage to the latest version that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What type of attack is related to CVE-2024-28576?

CVE-2024-28576 is associated with a local denial of service (DoS) attack when processing J2K format images.

4

What function is vulnerable in CVE-2024-28576?

The vulnerable function in CVE-2024-28576 is opj_j2k_tcp_destroy().

5

Can CVE-2024-28576 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-28576 requires local access to exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability.

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