CVE-2024-41438: hicolor · n/a
Affects hicolorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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 30 Jul 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubhelson-s/hicolorpkg:github/helson-s/hicolorOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-41438, organizations should first identify all instances of hicolor v0.5.0 usage within their software and systems. Until an official patch is released, restrict or block processing of untrusted PNG files by the vulnerable library. Implement input validation and sanitization to detect and reject malformed or suspicious PNG files before they reach the vulnerable code path. Employ application-level sandboxing or containerization to isolate the image processing components, limiting the impact of potential crashes. Monitor application logs and system behavior for signs of abnormal termination or crashes related to PNG processing. Consider using alternative, actively maintained image processing libraries with robust security track records. Engage with the hicolor library maintainers or community to track patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. For embedded systems, coordinate firmware updates that replace or patch the vulnerable component. Finally, incorporate this vulnerability into incident response and vulnerability management workflows to ensure timely detection and remediation.
Description
A heap buffer overflow in the function cp_stored() (/vendor/cute_png.h) of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.
References
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/vulDescription.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/tree/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/poc (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/tree/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/poc/sample10.png (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/vulDescription.assets/image-20240530184723547.png (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/vulDescription.assets/image-20240530184848743.png (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-r65280-cp_stored-cute_png-543c2/vulDescription.assets/image-20240530185015780.png (opens in a new tab)