When FreeImage 3.18.0 reads a special JXR file, the StreamCalcIFDSize function of JXRMeta.c repeatedly calls itself due to improper processing of the file, eventually causing stack exhaustion. An attacker can achieve a remote denial of service attack by sending a specially constructed file.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade freeimage | Jan 19, 2021 | May 20, 2019 |
| Debian | — | No solution exists | May 15, 2025 | May 20, 2019 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade freeimage (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade freeimage | Jan 17, 2025 | May 20, 2019 |
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