CVE-2024-8025: Nikon NEF Codec Thumbnail Provider NRW File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerabi

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8025 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nef codec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nikon NEF Codec Thumbnail Provider NRW File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Nikon NEF Codec. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of NRW files. The issue results from the l

Why this priority

High severity

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: nikon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nikon nef codec DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.31.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.31.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nef-codec || rpm -q nef-codec || nef-codec --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.31.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nef-codec sudo apt install nef-codec=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31.2> sudo apt-mark hold nef-codec

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

dnf --showduplicates list nef-codec sudo dnf downgrade nef-codec-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31.2> sudo dnf versionlock add nef-codec

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-2024-8025?

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

Is CVE-2024-8025 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8025 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-2024-8025 affect?

CVE-2024-8025 affects nef codec. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nikon NEF Codec Thumbnail Provider NRW File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Nikon NEF Codec. User inte

How urgent is CVE-2024-8025?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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