Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 3 | imlib +1 | 1:1.9.13-13.3 | RHSA-2004:465 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2004:465 Red Hat Security Advisory: imlib security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-548-2 imlib - unsanitised input Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- RHSA-2004:465 vendor-advisory
- DSA-548 vendor-advisory
- MDKSA-2004:089 vendor-advisory
- imlib-bmp-bo(17182) vdb-entry
- 201611 vendor-advisory
- CLA-2004:870 vendor-advisory
- 11084 vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8843 vdb-entry signature
- GLSA-200409-12 vendor-advisory