Buffer overflow in Cimg

CVE-2024-26540

A heap-based buffer overflow in Clmg before 3.3.3 can occur via a crafted file to cimg_library::CImg<unsigned char>::_load_analyze.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (23.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Cimg
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26540?
CVE-2024-26540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cimg, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-03-15.
How severe is CVE-2024-26540?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-26540 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.