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CVE-2019-1010174: CImg The CImg Library v.2.3.3 and earlier is affected by: command injection.

CImg The CImg Library v.2.3.3 and earlier is affected by: command injection. The impact is: RCE. The component is: load_network() function. The attack vector is: Loading an image from a user-controllable url can lead to command injection, because no string sanitization is done on the url. The fixed version is: v.2.3.4.

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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects CImg, a C++ image-processing library. In version 2.3.3 and earlier, loading an image from a user-controlled URL through load_network() could allow command injection, creating potential remote code execution. The fixed upstream version is 2.3.4.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or user-upload workflows that fetch images by URL. The business risk is remote code execution in affected code paths, but urgency should be scoped by actual use of CImg load_network() and whether patched packages are already deployed.

Technical view

CVE-2019-1010174 is a command injection flaw in CImg load_network(). The CVE states the function did not sanitize URL strings before use, so a user-controllable image URL could affect command execution. The source bundle names CImg 2.3.3 and earlier as affected and 2.3.4 as fixed.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in applications that embed CImg 2.3.3 or earlier and pass untrusted or user-supplied URLs into load_network(). Systems using distro packages may depend on whether their vendor backported the fix, as Debian issued LTS updates.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Exploitation depends on reaching a code path that loads a network image from attacker-controlled URL input. No exploit reliability, public exploit status, or real-world targeting evidence is provided.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited but direct: the CVE describes command injection, RCE impact, affected versions, vulnerable component, and fixed version. The cited commit and Debian advisories support that a fix and downstream updates existed. No CVSS vector or CWE is present in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade CImg to version 2.3.4 or later.
  • Apply relevant Debian LTS cimg security updates where applicable.
  • Avoid passing untrusted URLs to load_network() until patched.
  • Check vendor or distro guidance for backported fixes.
  • Add input controls around URL-based image loading paths.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory applications and packages using CImg.
  • Confirm CImg version is not 2.3.3 or earlier.
  • Review code for load_network() calls using external input.
  • Verify distro package changelogs include the security update.
  • Document any reachable URL-loading feature as affected until fixed.
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CImgThe CImg Libraryv.2.3.3 and earlier [fixed: v.2.3.4]Listed
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