Buffer overflow in Leadtools

CVE-2019-5125

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted J2K image file can cause an out of bounds write of a heap buffer, potentially resulting in code execution. An attack can specially craft a J2K 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
  • N/a Leadtools — versions LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5125?
CVE-2019-5125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-11-06.
How severe is CVE-2019-5125?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.