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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2020-12761

High
9.1/10

Summary

modules/loaders/loader_ico.c in imlib2 1.6.0 has an integer overflow (with resultant invalid memory allocations and out-of-bounds reads) via an icon with many colors in its color map.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published