CVE-2007-3568: The _LoadBMP function in imlib 1.9.15 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of serv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-3568?

imlib: upgrade to newer than 1.9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-3568 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3568 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-3568 affect?

CVE-2007-3568 affects imlib. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The _LoadBMP function in imlib 1.9.15 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a BMP image with a Bits Per Page (BPP) value of 0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-3568?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-3568 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting imlib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The _LoadBMP function in imlib 1.9.15 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a BMP image with a Bits Per Page (BPP) value of 0.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imlib

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-07-05 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imlib imlib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.15

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imlib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imlib

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3568?

imlib: upgrade to newer than 1.9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3568 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3568 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-2007-3568 affect?

CVE-2007-3568 affects imlib. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The _LoadBMP function in imlib 1.9.15 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a BMP image with a Bits Per Page (BPP) value of 0.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3568?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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