Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE 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 ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | devil | 1.7.5-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | devil | 1.7.5-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | devil | 1.7.5-4 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | devil | 1.6.8-rc2-3+lenny1 | DTSA-184-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | devil | 1.6.7-5+etch1 | DSA-1717-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-1717-1 devil - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-184-1 devil - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-59/
- 33637 third-party-advisory
- 33470 third-party-advisory
- 33801 third-party-advisory
- FEDORA-2009-0856 vendor-advisory
- 33231 vdb-entry
- DSA-1717 vendor-advisory