CVE-2019-25553
Buffer Overflow in CEWE Photo Importer 6.4.3 Causes DoS
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-04-10
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cewe | photo_importer | 6.4.3 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-226 | The product releases a resource such as memory or a file so that it can be made available for reuse, but it does not clear or "zeroize" the information contained in the resource before the product performs a critical state transition or makes the resource available for reuse by other entities. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2019-25553 is a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability in CEWE PHOTO IMPORTER version 6.4.3. It allows a local attacker to crash the application by importing a specially crafted, malformed JPG image file that contains an oversized buffer. When the application processes this malformed image during the import workflow, it triggers a crash due to a buffer overflow condition.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The exploit involves creating a JPG file with a very large buffer (for example, 500,000 'A' characters) that causes the application to become unusable when imported."}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by causing the CEWE PHOTO IMPORTER application to crash and become unusable during the image import process. This results in a denial of service, preventing normal use of the software.
Since the attack requires local access and no privileges or user interaction, an attacker with local access can disrupt availability of the application easily.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to import a specially crafted malformed JPG file containing an oversized buffer into CEWE Photo Importer version 6.4.3. If the application crashes during the import process, it indicates the presence of the vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A proof-of-concept Python script named "photoimporter.py" is available to generate a malicious "sample.jpg" file with a buffer of 500,000 "A" characters. Running this script and then importing the generated sample.jpg file into the application can be used as a test.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Run the Python script to generate the malicious JPG file: python photoimporter.py'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Open CEWE Photo Importer and import the generated sample.jpg file.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Proceed through the import steps by clicking "Import all" and then "Next" twice.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the application crashes during this process, the vulnerability is present.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The provided resources do not include specific mitigation or patching instructions for this vulnerability.
As an immediate step, avoid importing untrusted or suspicious JPG image files into CEWE Photo Importer version 6.4.3 to prevent triggering the denial of service.
Monitor for updates or patches from the vendor at https://cewe-photoworld.com/ and apply them once available.