Buffer overflow in Leadtools
CVE-2019-5084
An exploitable heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the TIF-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted TIF image can cause an offset beyond the bounds of a heap allocation to be written, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can specially craft a TIF image to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.020 (78.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Leadtools — versions 20.0.2019.3.15
- N/a Leadtools — versions LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5084?
- CVE-2019-5084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5084?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.