CVE-2024-25580: qt · Classic Buffer Overflow
Affects qtSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium · fixed in 6.6.2 : update qt when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.6.2, 6.5.5, 6.2.12 +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.qtproject/qt to 6.6.2, 6.5.5, 6.2.12 or 5.15.17.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.qtproject/qtpkg:maven/org.qtproject/qtOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
2) Implement strict input validation and sanitization for KTX image files before processing them in applications, including rejecting malformed or suspicious files. 3) Restrict local access to systems running vulnerable Qt applications to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of local exploitation. 4) Employ application-level sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential crashes. 5) Conduct code audits and testing focused on image processing components to identify similar vulnerabilities. 6) Educate developers and system administrators about the risks associated with processing untrusted image files and the importance of timely patching. 7) Use runtime protections such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) to reduce exploitation impact.
Description
An issue was discovered in gui/util/qktxhandler.cpp in Qt before 5.15.17, 6.x before 6.2.12, 6.3.x through 6.5.x before 6.5.5, and 6.6.x before 6.6.2. A buffer overflow and application crash can occur via a crafted KTX image file.
References
- qt.io/blog/security-advisory-potential-buffer-overflow-when-reading-ktx-images (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZWTGLKC3WBDHZ5OJRSEB2QUR7XXZDLZV/ (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SYE2NMN67DYHYJKLAKLGR64OYI7A63AH/ (opens in a new tab)