How severe is CVE-2010-0991?

CVE-2010-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0991?

CVE-2010-0991 affects Enlightenment Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0991?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0991 published?

CVE-2010-0991 was published on 2010-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0991

CVE-2010-0991 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Imlib2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Enlightenment Imlib2
Published: 2010-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in imlib2 1.4.3 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ARGB, (2) XPM, or (3) BMP file, related to the IMAGE_DIMENSIONS_OK macro in lib/image.h.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0991?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in imlib2 1.4.3 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ARGB, (2) XPM, or (3) BMP file, related to the IMAGE_DIMENSIONS_OK macro in lib/image.h.
How severe is CVE-2010-0991?: CVE-2010-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0991?: CVE-2010-0991 affects Enlightenment Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0991 published?: CVE-2010-0991 was published on 2010-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib2:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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