CVE-2020-24294

Summary

CVE-2020-24294 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the psdParser::UnpackRLE function of PSDParser.cpp in FreeImage 3.19.0 [r1859]. Attackers can exploit this flaw by crafting a specific PSD file, allowing them to cause a denial of service. The buffer overflow occurs due to improper handling of input data, leading to memory corruption and application crashes. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized control of the affected system. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version of FreeImage to mitigate this risk.

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