How severe is CVE-2026-24799?

CVE-2026-24799 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-24799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24799?

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

Does CVE-2026-24799 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24799 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4819.

When was CVE-2026-24799 published?

CVE-2026-24799 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24799

CVE-2026-24799 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4819
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2026-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in davisking dlib (dlib/external/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inflate.C. This issue affects dlib: before v19.24.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24799?: Out-of-bounds Write, Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in davisking dlib (dlib/external/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inflate.C. This issue affects dlib: before v19.24.9.
How severe is CVE-2026-24799?: CVE-2026-24799 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-24799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-24799 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24799 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4819.
When was CVE-2026-24799 published?: CVE-2026-24799 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/davisking/dlib/pull/3063

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