CVE-2025-44906

HIGH
Published May 30, 2025 Modified Jun 19, 2025 CWE-416

Description

jhead v3.08 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the ProcessFile function at jhead.c.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
jhead_project jhead

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-44906? +
jhead v3.08 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the ProcessFile function at jhead.c. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-44906? +
CVE-2025-44906 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-44906? +
CVE-2025-44906 affects products from jhead_project, specifically: jhead. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-44906? +
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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