CVE-2022-29465CWE-119

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PSD Header processing memory allocation functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.0

High · published August 5, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Accusoft ImageGear 20.0 could allow crafty attackers to corrupt memory just by throwing a malformed file at it! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter serving up a dish with a surprise ingredient that wasn’t on the menu—if the kitchen isn’t careful, it could lead to a disastrous dining experience! If triggered, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to overwrite critical memory, potentially leading to application crashes or even remote code execution. The ramifications could be severe, making your systems vulnerable to all sorts of chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter serving up a dish with a surprise ingredient that wasn’t on the menu—if the kitchen isn’t careful, it could lead to a disastrous dining experience! This vulnerability stems from improper handling of memory allocations during PSD Header processing, allowing attackers to manipulate memory structures with specially-crafted files.

What to do

If triggered, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to overwrite critical memory, potentially leading to application crashes or even remote code execution. The ramifications could be severe, making your systems vulnerable to all sorts of chaos! To secure your system, patch Accusoft ImageGear to the latest version immediately and implement strict file validation routines to ensure no malformed files are processed. Regular audits of file handling practices can also help mitigate risks. You've got this! Implement these fixes, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

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
0.02068 · 81.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Published
2022-08-05T21:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 AUG 21:20Z
    An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the PSD Header processing memory allocation functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.0
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