CVE-2024-25448 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can trigger a heap buffer overflow in imlib2 by parsing a crafted image, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-25448?

CVE-2024-25448 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue in the imlib_free_image_and_decache function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap buffer overflow via parsing a crafted image.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-25448?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Enlightenment Imlib2.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25448?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-25448 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-25448 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-25448, GHSA-77vw-jrxp-2648, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-25448.

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