CVE-2025-44906: jhead v3.08 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the ProcessFile function at jhead.c.

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-44906 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting jhead. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jhead v3.08 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the ProcessFile function at jhead.c.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2025-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jhead project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-30 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jhead project jhead DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.08

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jhead sudo apt install jhead=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.08> sudo apt-mark hold jhead

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

dnf --showduplicates list jhead sudo dnf downgrade jhead-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.08> sudo dnf versionlock add jhead

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-2025-44906?

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

Is CVE-2025-44906 being exploited?

CVE-2025-44906 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-2025-44906 affect?

CVE-2025-44906 affects jhead. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). jhead v3.08 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the ProcessFile function at jhead.c.

How urgent is CVE-2025-44906?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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