CVE-2025-70968 Details
Description
FreeImage 3.18.0 contains a Use After Free in PluginTARGA.cpp;loadRLE().
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in FreeImage version 3.18.0, specifically within the TGA image loading plugin. The issue arises in the 'loadRLE' function, where the memory for a bitmap is freed prematurely if an error occurs. However, the calling function retains a pointer to the freed memory and uses it in subsequent operations, which can lead to a crash or potentially allow arbitrary code execution.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/MiracleWolf/FreeimageCrash/tree/main | [email protected] | ExploitProduct |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| freeimage project freeimage | 3.18.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Jan 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |