Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a critical file-parsing flaw in Accusoft ImageGear 19.10. A malicious file can trigger memory corruption in the Palette box parser and may allow code execution. Business risk is highest where ImageGear processes files from customers, partners, email, uploads, or other untrusted sources. Exposure is limited to systems or applications that embed or deploy Accusoft ImageGear 19.10, especially where image or document files are parsed from external or semi-trusted sources. Treat as urgent if ImageGear 19.10 is used in internet-facing or customer-file workflows. If the product is absent, risk is not applicable; if present only in isolated internal tooling, prioritize based on file trust boundaries. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and services using Accusoft ImageGear 19.10.; Check Accusoft guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.; Reduce or isolate processing of untrusted files until remediated..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1367CVE reference
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