CVE-2002-0167: Imlib before 1.9.13 sometimes uses the NetPBM package to load trusted images, which could allow attackers to c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting imlib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Imlib before 1.9.13 sometimes uses the NetPBM package to load trusted images, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain weaknesses of NetPBM.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: enlightenment

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-04-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enlightenment imlib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9 · 1.9.1 · 1.9.2 · 1.9.3 · 1.9.4 · 1.9.5 · 1.9.6 · 1.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imlib || rpm -q imlib || imlib --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imlib sudo apt install imlib=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold imlib

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imlib sudo dnf downgrade imlib-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add imlib

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0167?

imlib: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0167 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0167 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0167 affect?

CVE-2002-0167 affects imlib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Imlib before 1.9.13 sometimes uses the NetPBM package to load trusted images, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain weaknesses of NetPBM.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0167?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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