Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FreeImage_Load function in FreeImage Library 3.19.0(r1828) allows attackers to cuase a denial of service via crafted PFM 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 13 | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-10 | — |
| Debian 12 | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-9+deb12u1 | DSA-5579-1 |
| Debian 11 | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-6+deb11u1 | DSA-5579-1 |
| Debian 10 | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-1+deb10u2 | DLA-3662-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-10build4 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-6ubuntu5.1 | USN-6586-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.18.0+ds2-1ubuntu3.1 | USN-6586-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-6586-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.17.0+ds1-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 | USN-6586-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | freeimage | 3.15.4-3ubuntu0.1+esm3 | USN-6586-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-6586-1 freeimage vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- DSA-5579-1 freeimage - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3662-1 freeimage - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/319/
- FEDORA-2023-a8b26b910d vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2023-2840932fa8 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20231125 [SECURITY] [DLA 3662-1] freeimage security update mailing-list
- DSA-5579 vendor-advisory