CVE-2024-53901: The Imager package before 1.025 for Perl has a heap-based buffer overflow leading to denial of service, or pos

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53901?

imager: upgrade to 1.025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53901 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-53901 affect?

CVE-2024-53901 affects imager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The Imager package before 1.025 for Perl has a heap-based buffer overflow leading to denial of service, or possibly unspecified other impact, when the trim() method is called on a crafted input image.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-53901?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-53901 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting imager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Imager package before 1.025 for Perl has a heap-based buffer overflow leading to denial of service, or possibly unspecified other impact, when the trim() method is called on a crafted input image.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-120
Published	2024-11-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tonycoz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-24 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tonycoz imager UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.025

Fixed in: 1.025

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.025 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imager

Note

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

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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-2024-53901?

imager: upgrade to 1.025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53901 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-2024-53901 affect?

CVE-2024-53901 affects imager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The Imager package before 1.025 for Perl has a heap-based buffer overflow leading to denial of service, or possibly unspecified other impact, when the trim() method is called on a crafted input image.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53901?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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