Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FreeImage Library 3.19.0 Affects Denial of Service
CVE-2020-22524

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Key Information:

Vendor: Freeimage Project
Status: Freeimage
Vendor: CVE Published:; 22 August 2023

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What is CVE-2020-22524?

The FreeImage Library version 3.19.0 is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability in its FreeImage_Load function. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to craft a malicious PFM file, which, when processed by the library, could lead to a denial of service. As a result, applications that utilize this library may crash or become unresponsive, compromising their availability and functionality.