CVE-2020-24294: freeimage_project freeimage Classic Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2020-24294DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24294
Published 22-08-2023Last modified 03-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-24294 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in freeimage_project freeimage. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.85%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 22-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in psdParser::UnpackRLE function in PSDParser.cpp in FreeImage 3.19.0 [r1859] allows remote attackers to cuase a denial of service via opening of crafted psd file.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.85%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
58%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.85% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.85%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (sourceforge.net)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian1 product
- freeimageAll versions (No fix recorded)
Freeimage_project1 product
- freeimage3.19.0
Ubuntu1 product
- freeimageAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 3 products
