CVE-2024-25448: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 9, 2024
·Updated
An issue in the imlibfreeimageanddecache function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap buffer overflow via parsing a crafted image.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Enlightenment imlib2=1.9.1
Event History
Feb 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-25448?
CVE-2024-25448 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a heap buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-25448?
To fix CVE-2024-25448, update your imlib2 library to the latest version available, beyond 1.9.1.
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What causes the CVE-2024-25448 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-25448 is caused by improper handling of crafted image files in the imlib_free_image_and_decache function.
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Who is affected by CVE-2024-25448?
Users of imlib2 version 1.9.1 are affected by CVE-2024-25448.
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What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-25448?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2024-25448 to execute arbitrary code or crash affected systems by causing a heap buffer overflow.