Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the XMP image handling functionality of the FreeImage library. A specially crafted XMP file can cause an arbitrary memory overwrite resulting in code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious image to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeImage | FreeImage | 3.17.0 | — |
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 13 | freeimage | 3.17.0+ds1-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | freeimage | 3.17.0+ds1-3 | — |
| Debian 8 | freeimage | 3.15.4-4.2+deb8u1 | DSA-3692-1 |
| Debian 7 | freeimage | 3.15.1-1.1+deb7u1 | DLA-647-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.17.0+ds1-2ubuntu0.1 | USN-3925-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.15.4-3ubuntu0.1 | USN-3925-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | freeimage | 3.18.0-4.4 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10766-1 |
Advisories 4
- USN-3925-1 freeimage vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-647-1 freeimage - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3692-1 freeimage - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10766-1 freeimage-devel-3.18.0-4.4 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0189/
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
- 93287 vdb-entry
- GLSA-201701-68 vendor-advisory
- USN-3925-1 vendor-advisory