CVE-2025-70968: Use After Free
Published Jan 14, 2026
·Updated
FreeImage 3.18.0 contains a Use After Free in PluginTARGA.cpp;loadRLE().
Affected Software
2 affected components
FreeImage FreeImage
Freeimage Project Freeimage=3.18.0
Event History
Jan 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-70968?
The CVE-2025-70968 vulnerability is classified as high severity due to the potential for exploitation through a Use After Free condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-70968?
To fix CVE-2025-70968, update to the latest version of FreeImage that addresses the Use After Free vulnerability.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2025-70968?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-70968 may lead to application crashes or potentially arbitrary code execution.
4
Which versions of FreeImage are affected by CVE-2025-70968?
FreeImage version 3.18.0 is affected by CVE-2025-70968, and earlier versions may also be vulnerable.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-70968?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2025-70968 includes avoiding the use of the affected functionalities until a patch is applied.