CVE-2024-28583: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arb

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-28583 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting freeimage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the readLine() function when reading images in XPM format.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freeimage project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeimage project freeimage DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.19.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.19.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freeimage sudo apt install freeimage=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.19.0> sudo apt-mark hold freeimage

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

dnf --showduplicates list freeimage sudo dnf downgrade freeimage-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.19.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freeimage

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-2024-28583?

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

Is CVE-2024-28583 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28583 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-2024-28583 affect?

CVE-2024-28583 affects freeimage. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source FreeImage v.3.19.0 [r1909] allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the readLine() function when reading images in XPM format.

How urgent is CVE-2024-28583?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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