CVE-2023-40163 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Accusoft ImageGear 20.1, specifically within its JPEG decoding functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted malformed file, leading to memory corruption with a CVSS score of 9.8. This vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high severity warrants immediate attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
20.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:accusoft:imagegear:20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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