CVE-2007-2459: Heap-based buffer overflow in the BMP reader (bmp.c) in Imager perl module (libimager-perl) 0.45 through 0.56

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2459 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting imager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the BMP reader (bmp.c) in Imager perl module (libimager-perl) 0.45 through 0.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted 8-bit/pixel compressed BMP files.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tony cook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-02 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tony cook imager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.44 · 0.44_1 · 0.45 · 0.45_2 · 0.46 · 0.47 · 0.48 · 0.49

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.44

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imager sudo apt install imager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.44> sudo apt-mark hold imager

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

dnf --showduplicates list imager sudo dnf downgrade imager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.44> sudo dnf versionlock add imager

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-2007-2459?

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

Is CVE-2007-2459 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2459 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-2007-2459 affect?

CVE-2007-2459 affects imager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the BMP reader (bmp.c) in Imager perl module (libimager-perl) 0.45 through 0.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted 8-bit/pix

How urgent is CVE-2007-2459?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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