CVE-2022-40659

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NIKON NIS-Elements Viewer 1.2100.1483.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TIF images. Crafted data in a TIF file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15214.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.31% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory nikon.com
Affected: NIKON NIS-Elements Viewer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1215/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.software-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/vuln/index.html product
https://www.software-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/vuln/pdf/Vulnerabilities_on_NIS-Elements_Freeware_and_L_en_240917_02.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40659?
CVE-2022-40659 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40659?
To fix CVE-2022-40659, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-40659 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-40659 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40659?
CVE-2022-40659 affects NIKON NIS-Elements Viewer.
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