CVE-2020-24294

CVE-2020-24294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24294?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-24294?
CVE-2020-24294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24294 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24294?
CVE-2020-24294 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24294?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24294 published?
CVE-2020-24294 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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