How severe is CVE-2024-41440?

CVE-2024-41440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41440?

CVE-2024-41440 affects Dbohdan Hicolor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41440?

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

Does CVE-2024-41440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39045.

When was CVE-2024-41440 published?

CVE-2024-41440 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41440

CVE-2024-41440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dbohdan Hicolor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39045
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Dbohdan Hicolor
Published: 2024-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41440?: A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2024-41440?: CVE-2024-41440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41440?: CVE-2024-41440 affects Dbohdan Hicolor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39045.
When was CVE-2024-41440 published?: CVE-2024-41440 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dbohdan:hicolor:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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