CVE-2016-4024: Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co...

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CVE-2016-4024 is a memory corruption flaw in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms. A specially large image could trigger an integer overflow and out-of-bounds heap write, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution in software that processes the image. Exposure is most likely in legacy 32-bit systems or applications that use imlib2 before 1.4.9 to parse untrusted images. The bundle does not identify specific downstream applications beyond imlib2 and distribution advisories. Treat as high priority where legacy 32-bit image-processing systems remain in use. The risk is potentially severe because the documented impact is arbitrary code execution, but urgency is lower where imlib2 is absent, patched, or only used on non-32-bit platforms. Mitigation focus: Upgrade imlib2 to 1.4.9 or a vendor-patched package.; Prioritize 32-bit systems that process user-supplied images.; Review Gentoo, Debian, and openSUSE advisories for package-specific fixes..

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

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