How severe is CVE-2008-2426?

CVE-2008-2426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2426?

CVE-2008-2426 affects Carsten Haitzler Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2426?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2426 published?

CVE-2008-2426 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2426

CVE-2008-2426 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Carsten Haitzler Imlib2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Carsten Haitzler Imlib2
Published: 2008-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib 2 (aka imlib2) 1.4.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a PNM image with a crafted header, related to the load function in src/modules/loaders/loader_pnm.c; or (2) a crafted XPM image, related to the load function in src/modules/loader_xpm.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2426?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib 2 (aka imlib2) 1.4.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a PNM image with a crafted header, related to the load function in src/modules/loaders/loader_pnm.c; or (2) a crafted XPM image, related to the load function in src/modules/loader_xpm.c.
How severe is CVE-2008-2426?: CVE-2008-2426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2426?: CVE-2008-2426 affects Carsten Haitzler Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2426?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2426 published?: CVE-2008-2426 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:carsten_haitzler:imlib2:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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