How severe is CVE-2024-25450?

CVE-2024-25450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25450?

CVE-2024-25450 affects Enlightenment Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25450?

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.

Does CVE-2024-25450 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25450 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22779.

When was CVE-2024-25450 published?

CVE-2024-25450 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25450

CVE-2024-25450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Imlib2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22779
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Enlightenment Imlib2
Published: 2024-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

imlib2 v1.9.1 was discovered to mishandle memory allocation in the function init_imlib_fonts().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25450?: imlib2 v1.9.1 was discovered to mishandle memory allocation in the function init_imlib_fonts().
How severe is CVE-2024-25450?: CVE-2024-25450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25450?: CVE-2024-25450 affects Enlightenment Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25450?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-25450 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25450 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22779.
When was CVE-2024-25450 published?: CVE-2024-25450 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib2:1.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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