How severe is CVE-2023-35002?

CVE-2023-35002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35002?

CVE-2023-35002 affects Accusoft Imagegear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-35002 published?

CVE-2023-35002 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35002

CVE-2023-35002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Accusoft Imagegear with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Accusoft Imagegear
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the pictwread functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35002?: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the pictwread functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-35002?: CVE-2023-35002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35002?: CVE-2023-35002 affects Accusoft Imagegear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-35002 published?: CVE-2023-35002 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accusoft:imagegear:20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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