Kde
CVE-2021-36083
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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1DescriptionNVD
KDE KImageFormats 5.70.0 through 5.81.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in XCFImageFormat::loadTileRLE.
AnalysisAI
KDE KImageFormats 5.70.0 through 5.81.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in XCFImageFormat::loadTileRLE. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. KDE KImageFormats 5.70.0 through 5.81.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in XCFImageFormat::loadTileRLE. Affected products include: Kde Kimageformats. Version information: through 5.81.0.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).
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