CVE-2008-5262: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting developers image library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: devil

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-13 17:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devil developers image library DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy developers-image-library || rpm -q developers-image-library || developers-image-library --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison developers-image-library sudo apt install developers-image-library=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold developers-image-library

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

dnf --showduplicates list developers-image-library sudo dnf downgrade developers-image-library-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add developers-image-library

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-2008-5262?

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

Is CVE-2008-5262 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5262 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-2008-5262 affect?

CVE-2008-5262 affects developers image library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5262?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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