CVE-2024-31570: libfreeimage in FreeImage 3.4.0 through 3.18.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the PluginXPM.cpp Load fun

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-31570 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting freeimage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libfreeimage in FreeImage 3.4.0 through 3.18.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the PluginXPM.cpp Load function via an XPM file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-121
Published	2024-09-19
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

2024-09-19 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeimage project freeimage UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.4.0 and <= 3.18.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.18.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.18.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freeimage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freeimage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freeimage sudo apt install freeimage=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold freeimage

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list freeimage sudo dnf downgrade freeimage-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> 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.

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-2024-31570?

freeimage: upgrade to newer than 3.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31570 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31570 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-2024-31570 affect?

CVE-2024-31570 affects freeimage. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). libfreeimage in FreeImage 3.4.0 through 3.18.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the PluginXPM.cpp Load function via an XPM file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-31570?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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