CVE-2025-29069 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in LCMS2's color space transformation allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-29069?
CVE-2025-29069 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the lcms2-2.16. The vulnerability exists in the UnrollChunkyBytes function in cmspack.c, which is responsible for handling color space transformations. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the finding identified a bug in a third-party calling program, not in lcms.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-29069?
How do I fix CVE-2025-29069?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-29069 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-29069 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-29069 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9qw-39gf-jp7r.