Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read in CImg Affects Image Processing Capabilities

CVE-2018-7641

What is CVE-2018-7641?

A heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability exists in the CImg library version 220, specifically in the load_bmp function located in CImg.h. This issue arises when the library processes a specially crafted BMP image, particularly in configurations that handle 32-bit colors. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to read beyond the intended buffer, potentially disclosing sensitive information or leading to further exploit scenarios.

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