CVE-2025-29482

Name: CVE-2025-29482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-07T20:15:20.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29482 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libheif 1.19.7 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SAO (Sample Adaptive Offset) processing of libde265.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libheif 1.19.7 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SAO (Sample Adaptive Offset) processing of libde265.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Struktur	Libheif	1.19.7

References

https://github.com/lmarch2/poc/blob/main/libheif/libheif.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lmarch2/poc/blob/main/libheif/libheif.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29482?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libheif 1.19.7 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the SAO (Sample Adaptive Offset) processing of libde265.

How severe is CVE-2025-29482?

CVE-2025-29482 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29482?

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