FreeImage 3.19.0 r1909 EXR Image copyIntoFrameBuffer buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeImage 3.19.0 r1909. This impacts the function Imf_2_2::copyIntoFrameBuffer of the component EXR Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-28562. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in FreeImage 3.19.0 r1909. Affected by this issue is the function Imf_2_2::copyIntoFrameBuffer of the component EXR Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Imf_2_2::copyIntoFrameBuffer() component when reading images in EXR format.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-28562 since 03/08/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/29/2024).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Remote: Yes

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03/20/2024 +12 days 🔍
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04/13/2025 +389 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-28562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-257420

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2024 07:20
Updated: 04/13/2025 23:07
Changes: 03/20/2024 07:20 (52), 10/29/2024 04:24 (13), 04/13/2025 23:07 (3)
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