CVE-2020-6151CWE-704

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the TIFF handle_COMPRESSION_PACKBITS functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.7

High · published September 1, 2020

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A specially crafted TIFF file can take down your application without breaking a sweat! This memory corruption vulnerability in Accusoft ImageGear 19.7 is like an uninvited guest at a party, wreaking havoc on your system! 🔥 Think of it like serving a gourmet meal that contains a hidden allergen. One bite of a malformed file can cause a powerful reaction, corrupting memory and causing chaos in your application. If exploited, an attacker could trigger a memory corruption that might lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior, leaving your system vulnerable and unstable. This could be a nightmare scenario for any organization relying on this software to process images smoothly!

Put simply

Think of it like serving a gourmet meal that contains a hidden allergen. One bite of a malformed file can cause a powerful reaction, corrupting memory and causing chaos in your application. The vulnerability arises in the handle_COMPRESSION_PACKBITS function, where improper handling of malformed TIFF files can lead to memory corruption, allowing an attacker to disrupt the normal operation of the software.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger a memory corruption that might lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior, leaving your system vulnerable and unstable. This could be a nightmare scenario for any organization relying on this software to process images smoothly! Make sure to update to the latest version of Accusoft ImageGear immediately, as patches are essential to mitigate this issue. Additionally, consider implementing stricter file validation to prevent processing potentially malicious files. You've got this! With the right fixes in place, your system will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01623 · 75.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-704 · Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
Published
2020-09-01T20:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 20:52Z
    A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the TIFF handle_COMPRESSION_PACKBITS functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.7
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