CVE-2014-9771: Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consum...

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CVE-2014-9771 is a denial-of-service flaw in imlib2 before 1.4.7. A specially crafted image can make software using the library consume memory or crash. The business risk is service disruption in systems that process untrusted images, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where applications, servers, desktop tools, or automated workflows use imlib2 to parse images supplied by users or external systems. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products beyond imlib2 before 1.4.7. Schedule remediation through normal vulnerability management, with faster handling for public image-processing services. Current sources support denial-of-service risk but not active exploitation or code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade imlib2 to 1.4.7 or vendor-fixed packages where available.; Review Debian, openSUSE, Red Hat, and upstream guidance for affected builds.; Limit processing of untrusted images on systems still using vulnerable imlib2..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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