CVE-2023-41484: An issue in cimg.eu Cimg Library v2.9.3 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted JPEG

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-41484 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting cimg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in cimg.eu Cimg Library v2.9.3 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted JPEG file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-401
Published	2023-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cimg

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-20 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cimg cimg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cimg sudo apt install cimg=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold cimg

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

dnf --showduplicates list cimg sudo dnf downgrade cimg-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add cimg

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-41484?

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

Is CVE-2023-41484 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41484 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-2023-41484 affect?

CVE-2023-41484 affects cimg. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue in cimg.eu Cimg Library v2.9.3 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted JPEG file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-41484?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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