CVE-2019-5084 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

LEADTOOLS 20 contains a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited by a specially crafted TIF image, potentially leading to code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-5084

The vulnerability in LEADTOOLS 20 allows attackers to write data beyond the allocated heap, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2019-5084?

The TIF-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20 is susceptible to a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this by creating a malicious TIF image to overwrite data beyond the allocated heap, potentially enabling code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5084

This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level. The attack complexity is low, but the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. User interaction is required to trigger the vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5084

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in LEADTOOLS 20.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for a heap out-of-bounds write in the TIF-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20.
Attackers can exploit this by crafting a malicious TIF image to write data beyond the allocated heap.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: LEADTOOLS
Version: LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-5084.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Avoid opening or interacting with untrusted TIF images.
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and handling suspicious files.
Implement robust network monitoring and intrusion detection systems.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply patches released by the vendor to address the vulnerability in LEADTOOLS 20.