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CVE-2016-4024

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute...

9.8 CriticalFix available

CVE-2016-4024 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Enlightenment Imlib2, published April 21, 2016. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.50%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in imlib2 1.4.8-1.

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

5.50%Down 1.4 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 9.8

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
CVE-2016-4024
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
7.5 HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
CVE-2016-4024
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2016-5030 No score

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
EUVD-2016-5030
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w45c-xqv7-2g36 9.8

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute...

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
GHSA-w45c-xqv7-2g36
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 9.8

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
CVE-2016-4024
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2016-4024 9.8

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4024
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2016-4024 9.8

Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4024
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2016-0144 No score

Updated imlib2 packages fix CVE-2016-4024

Updated imlib2 packages fix security vulnerability:

Integer overflow in imlib2 1.4.8 on 32-bit machines leads to insufficient heap allocation and heap overwrite in many image loaders, potentially resulting in remote code execution (CVE-2016-4024).

Record
MGASA-2016-0144
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3075-1 No score

imlib2 vulnerabilities

Jakub Wilk discovered an out of bounds read in the GIF loader implementation in Imlib2. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2016-3994)

Yuriy M. Kaminskiy discovered an off-by-one error when handling coordinates in Imlib2. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash). (CVE-2016-3993)

Yuriy M. Kaminskiy discovered that integer overflows existed in Imlib2 when handling images with large dimensions. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion or application crash). (CVE-2014-9771, CVE-2016-4024)

Kevin Ryde discovered that the ellipse drawing code in Imlib2 would attempt to divide by zero when drawing a 2x1 ellipse. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash). (CVE-2011-5326)

It was discovered that Imlib2 did not properly handled GIF images without colormaps. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash). This issue only affected Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2014-9762)

It was discovered that Imlib2 did not properly handle some PNM images, leading to a division by zero. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash). This issue only affected Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2014-9763)

It was discovered that Imlib2 did not properly handle error conditions when loading some GIF images. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (application crash). This issue only affected Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2014-9764)

Record
USN-3075-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
imlib2
Debian:12
before 1.4.8-1
1.4.8-1
imlib2
Debian:13
before 1.4.8-1
1.4.8-1
imlib2
Debian:14
before 1.4.8-1
1.4.8-1
imlib2
Debian:7
before 1.4.5-1+deb7u2, plus listed versions
1.4.5-11.4.5-1+deb7u1
1.4.5-1+deb7u2
imlib2
Debian:8
before 1.4.6-2+deb8u2, plus listed versions
1.4.6-21.4.6-2+deb8u1
1.4.6-2+deb8u2
imlib2
Mageia:5
before 1.4.8-1.1.mga5
1.4.8-1.1.mga5
imlib2
Ubuntu:14.04:LTS
before 1.4.6-2ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions
1.4.5-1ubuntu21.4.6-11.4.6-2
1.4.6-2ubuntu0.1
imlib2
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS
before 1.4.7-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions
1.4.7-11.4.7-1build1
1.4.7-1ubuntu0.1

History

History
WhenChangedSources
2026-11-03aliasesEUVD
2026-11-02createdCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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