CVE-2024-28584: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 20, 2024
·Updated
Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the J2KImageToFIBITMAP() 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-2024-28584?
CVE-2024-28584 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-28584?
To mitigate CVE-2024-28584, upgrade FreeImage to a version beyond 3.19.0.
3
What impact does CVE-2024-28584 have on my system?
CVE-2024-28584 can lead to a denial of service, potentially crashing applications that utilize the vulnerable FreeImage library.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-28584?
Any user or application utilizing FreeImage version 3.19.0 is susceptible to CVE-2024-28584.
5
Can CVE-2024-28584 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-28584 requires local access for exploitation, meaning that only local users can trigger the vulnerability.