CVE-2025-43966

Description

libheif before 1.19.6 has a NULL pointer dereference in ImageItem_iden in image-items/iden.cc.

Category

2.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: struktur libheif
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/b38555387e4b5dcf036fe45b0c440aca19b7b69c patch
https://github.com/strukturag/libheif/compare/v1.19.5...v1.19.6 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43966?
CVE-2025-43966 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-43966?
To fix CVE-2025-43966, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-43966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-43966 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-43966?
CVE-2025-43966 affects struktur libheif.
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