Buffer overflow in Leadtools

CVE-2019-5154

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted J2K image file can cause an out of bounds write of a null byte in 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: 0.026 (83.9th 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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5154?
CVE-2019-5154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-12.
How severe is CVE-2019-5154?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.