CVE-2024-25269

HIGH
Published Mar 5, 2024 Modified Mar 24, 2025 CWE-400

Description

libheif <= 1.17.6 contains a memory leak in the function JpegEncoder::Encode. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Products

Vendor Product
struktur libheif

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25269? +
libheif <= 1.17.6 contains a memory leak in the function JpegEncoder::Encode. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-25269? +
CVE-2024-25269 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25269? +
CVE-2024-25269 affects products from struktur, specifically: libheif. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25269? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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