How severe is CVE-2024-27929?

CVE-2024-27929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27929?

CVE-2024-27929 affects Sixlabors Imagesharp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27929?

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-2024-27929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0840.

When was CVE-2024-27929 published?

CVE-2024-27929 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27929

CVE-2024-27929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sixlabors Imagesharp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0840
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Sixlabors Imagesharp
Published: 2024-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ImageSharp is a managed, cross-platform, 2D graphics library. A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageSharp's InitializeImage() function of PngDecoderCore.cs file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted PNG image file to ImageSharp for conversion, potentially leading to information disclosure. This issue has been patched in versions 3.1.3 and 2.1.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27929?: ImageSharp is a managed, cross-platform, 2D graphics library. A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageSharp's InitializeImage() function of PngDecoderCore.cs file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted PNG image file to ImageSharp for conversion, potentially leading to information disclosure. This issue has been patched in versions 3.1.3 and 2.1.7.
How severe is CVE-2024-27929?: CVE-2024-27929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27929?: CVE-2024-27929 affects Sixlabors Imagesharp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27929?: 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-2024-27929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0840.
When was CVE-2024-27929 published?: CVE-2024-27929 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/security/advisories/GHSA-65x7-c272-7g7r

Affected products (1)

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