Bug 2429634 (CVE-2025-70968)

Summary: CVE-2025-70968 freeimage: FreeImage: Arbitrary code execution via Use After Free in PluginTARGA.cpp;loadRLE()
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A flaw was found in FreeImage. A remote attacker could exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in the PluginTARGA.cpp;loadRLE() function. This could lead to arbitrary code execution, resulting in high impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-01-14 17:01:50 UTC
FreeImage 3.18.0 contains a Use After Free in PluginTARGA.cpp;loadRLE().