Buffer overflow in Leadtools
CVE-2019-5092
An exploitable heap out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the UI tag parsing functionality of the DICOM image format of LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted DICOM 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 DICOM image to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.025 (82.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 20.0.2019.3.15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5092?
- CVE-2019-5092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-12.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5092?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.