CVE-2025-43967 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in libheif versions prior to 1.19.6, specifically within the ImageItem_Grid::get_decoder function. This flaw occurs when a grid image attempts to reference a non-existent image item, potentially leading to a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, resulting in high availability impact. Currently, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.19.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libheif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 0, < 1.19.6CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libheif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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