CVE-2009-2295

CVE-2009-2295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jun Furuse Camlimages with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-189.

Key facts

Description

Multiple integer overflows in CamlImages 2.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image with large width and height values that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the (1) read_png_file or (2) read_png_file_as_rgb24 function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2295?
Multiple integer overflows in CamlImages 2.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image with large width and height values that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the (1) read_png_file or (2) read_png_file_as_rgb24 function.
How severe is CVE-2009-2295?
CVE-2009-2295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2295 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2295?
CVE-2009-2295 affects Jun Furuse Camlimages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2295?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2295 published?
CVE-2009-2295 was published on 2009-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Jun Furuse Camlimages

All CVEs affecting Jun Furuse Camlimages →

Other CWE-189 (Numeric Errors) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-189 (Numeric Errors) vulnerabilities →