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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-22524
CVE-2020-22524:
Homebrew vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability was discovered in the FreeImage_Load function of FreeImage Library version 3.19.0(r1828). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service through a specially crafted PFM file (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The issue specifically affects the FreeImage_Load function in the library's PFM file handling component (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a denial of service condition through a buffer overflow attack. The impact is primarily on the availability of the system processing the malicious PFM file (Debian Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in various distribution releases including Ubuntu (versions 14.04 through 23.10), Debian (Bullseye and Bookworm), and Fedora. Users are recommended to upgrade their FreeImage packages to the latest available versions (Ubuntu Security, Debian Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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