CVE-2024-25450: High severity Enlightenment imlib2 vulnerability
Published Feb 9, 2024
·Updated
imlib2 v1.9.1 was discovered to mishandle memory allocation in the function initimlibfonts().
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25450?
CVE-2024-25450 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on memory allocation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-25450?
To fix CVE-2024-25450, update imlib2 to version 1.9.2 or later, where the memory allocation issue has been addressed.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-25450?
CVE-2024-25450 affects imlib2 version 1.9.1 specifically.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-25450?
The mishandling of memory allocation in CVE-2024-25450 could lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-25450?
Currently, there are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2024-25450, so upgrading to the patched version is recommended.