CVE-2026-24660: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2026
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the x3floadhuffman functionality of LibRaw Commit d20315b. A specially crafted malicious file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Libraw Libraw=0.22.0
debian/libraw<=0.20.2-1+deb11u1, <=0.20.2-1+deb11u2, <=0.20.2-2.1+deb12u1, <=0.21.4-2
0.22.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libraw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.22.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade LibRaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch d20315b

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:51 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:52 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24660?

CVE-2026-24660 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24660?

To resolve CVE-2026-24660, upgrade LibRaw to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24660?

CVE-2026-24660 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the x3f_load_huffman functionality in LibRaw.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-24660?

Any attacker who can provide a specially crafted malicious file can exploit CVE-2026-24660.

5

What versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2026-24660?

CVE-2026-24660 specifically affects LibRaw version 0.22.0.

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