CVE-2024-25448: An issue in the imlib_free_image_and_decache function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap buffer

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25448 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting imlib2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the imlib_free_image_and_decache function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap buffer overflow 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	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-122
Published	2024-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: enlightenment

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

enlightenment imlib2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imlib2 || rpm -q imlib2 || imlib2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imlib2 sudo apt install imlib2=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.1> sudo apt-mark hold imlib2

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

dnf --showduplicates list imlib2 sudo dnf downgrade imlib2-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.1> sudo dnf versionlock add imlib2

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-2024-25448?

imlib2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25448 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25448 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-2024-25448 affect?

CVE-2024-25448 affects imlib2. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue in the imlib_free_image_and_decache function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap buffer overflow via parsing a crafted image.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25448?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-25450 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE imlib2 v1.9.1 was discovered to mishandle memory allocation in the function init_imlib_fonts().
CVE-2024-25447 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue in the imlib_load_image_with_error_return function of imlib2 v1.9.1 allows attackers to cause a heap

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