CVE-2025-12474

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.10%

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CVE-2025-12474 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a subsequent patches. An incorrect optimization causes the decoder to omit populating those areas.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a subsequent patches. An incorrect optimization causes the decoder to omit populating those areas.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libjxl ProjectLibjxl>= 0.7.0, <= 0.11.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12474?
A specially-crafted file can cause libjxl's decoder to read pixel data from uninitialized (but allocated) memory. This can be done by causing the decoder to reference an outside-image-bound area in a subsequent patches. An incorrect optimization causes the decoder to omit populating those areas.
How severe is CVE-2025-12474?
CVE-2025-12474 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12474?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST