CVE-2025-65803: An integer overflow in the psdParser::ReadImageData function of FreeImage v3.18.0 and before allows attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-65803?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-65803 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65803 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-2025-65803 affect?

CVE-2025-65803 affects freeimage. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An integer overflow in the psdParser::ReadImageData function of FreeImage v3.18.0 and before allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted PSD file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-65803?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-65803 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting freeimage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow in the psdParser::ReadImageData function of FreeImage v3.18.0 and before allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted PSD file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2025-12-10
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

2025-12-10 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeimage project freeimage UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.18.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.18.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-65803?

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

Is CVE-2025-65803 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65803 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-2025-65803 affect?

CVE-2025-65803 affects freeimage. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An integer overflow in the psdParser::ReadImageData function of FreeImage v3.18.0 and before allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted PSD file.

How urgent is CVE-2025-65803?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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