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8.8
cleanstart libheif can be tricked into processing harmful images
published 4 days ago
Summary
The libheif library used by cleanstart/libheif may mishandle specially crafted HEIF image files, which could let an attacker cause the program to crash or execute unwanted code. This risk affects any system that opens or processes HEIF images with this version of libheif. Update the library to the latest released version or apply the vendor’s patch to protect your environment.
What to do
- Update cleanstart libheif to version 1.17.6-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | libheif |
< 1.17.6-r0 Fix: upgrade to 1.17.6-r0
|
Original advisory text
libheif v1
Security vulnerability affects the libheif package. libheif v1.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-EA92364 · OSV
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