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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.1.2.2023.3662
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-3662-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'freeimage' package(s) announced via the DLA-3662-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'freeimage' package(s) announced via the DLA-3662-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in freeimage, library for graphics image formats.

CVE-2020-21427 Buffer overflow vulnerability in function LoadPixelDataRLE8 in PluginBMP.cpp allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted image file.

CVE-2020-21428 Buffer overflow vulnerability in function LoadRGB in PluginDDS.cpp allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted image file.

CVE-2020-22524 Buffer overflow vulnerability in FreeImage_Load function allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code and cause other impacts via crafted PFM file.

For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version 3.18.0+ds2-1+deb10u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your freeimage packages.

For the detailed security status of freeimage please refer to its security tracker page at: [link moved to references]

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'freeimage' package(s) on Debian 10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-21427
Debian Security Information: DSA-5579 (Google Search)
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5579
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UGOMCRAANNCQYJYPPMGRQWKRZGIP6NME/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RUEK2JOVJBQZVNQIIZZO3JFMTVB4R5KS/
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/298/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00020.html
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-21428
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/299/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-22524
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/319/
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