CVE-2024-25443: An issue in the HuginBase::ImageVariable<double>::linkWith function of Hugin v2022.0.0 allows attackers to cau

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25443 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the HuginBase::ImageVariable<double>::linkWith function of Hugin v2022.0.0 allows attackers to cause a heap-use-after-free via parsing a crafted image.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2024-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hugin project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-09 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hugin project hugin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2022.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2022.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2022.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hugin sudo apt install hugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_2022.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold hugin

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

dnf --showduplicates list hugin sudo dnf downgrade hugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_2022.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hugin

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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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-2024-25443?

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

Is CVE-2024-25443 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25443 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-2024-25443 affect?

CVE-2024-25443 affects hugin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue in the HuginBase::ImageVariable<double>::linkWith function of Hugin v2022.0.0 allows attackers to cause a heap-use-after-free via parsing a crafted image.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25443?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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