Heap Overflow Vulnerability in FreeImage by Open Source Developers
CVE-2021-40263

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

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What is CVE-2021-40263?

A notable heap overflow vulnerability exists in FreeImage 1.18.0, specifically within the ofLoad function in PluginTIFF.cpp. This vulnerability poses significant risks as it can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or potentially crash the application, impacting the integrity of the software and the security of user data. Users of FreeImage are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version and implement best security practices to mitigate potential threats.