# CVE-2019-12212: libfreeimage3: When FreeImage 3.18.0 reads a special JXR file, the StreamCalcIFDSizefunction of JXRMeta.c repeatedly calls itself du...

CVE-2019-12212 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libfreeimage3 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released August 22, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-12212
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0190
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 20, 2019

## Description

When FreeImage 3.18.0 reads a special JXR file, the StreamCalcIFDSizefunction of JXRMeta.c repeatedly calls itself due to improper processing ofthe file, eventually causing stack exhaustion. An attacker can achieve aremote denial of service attack by sending a specially constructed file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libfreeimage3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libfreeimage3 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libfreeimage3-3.17.0-ds1-5-deb9u1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimage3 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.18.0+ds2-1ubuntu3.1 | [libfreeimage3 3.18.0+ds2-1ubuntu3.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libfreeimage3-3.18.0-ds2-1ubuntu3.1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimage3 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.18.0+ds2-6ubuntu5.1 | [libfreeimage3 3.18.0+ds2-6ubuntu5.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libfreeimage3-3.18.0-ds2-6ubuntu5.1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimage3 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.18.0+ds2-10build4 | [libfreeimage3 3.18.0+ds2-10build4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libfreeimage3-3.18.0-ds2-10build4.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimage3 Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.18.0+ds2-10build4 | [libfreeimage3 3.18.0+ds2-10build4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-libfreeimage3-3.18.0-ds2-10build4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | libfreeimageplus3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libfreeimageplus3 3.17.0+ds1-5+deb9u1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libfreeimageplus3-3.17.0-ds1-5-deb9u1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimageplus3 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.18.0+ds2-1ubuntu3.1 | [libfreeimageplus3 3.18.0+ds2-1ubuntu3.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libfreeimageplus3-3.18.0-ds2-1ubuntu3.1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimageplus3 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.18.0+ds2-6ubuntu5.1 | [libfreeimageplus3 3.18.0+ds2-6ubuntu5.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libfreeimageplus3-3.18.0-ds2-6ubuntu5.1.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimageplus3 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.18.0+ds2-10build4 | [libfreeimageplus3 3.18.0+ds2-10build4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libfreeimageplus3-3.18.0-ds2-10build4.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | libfreeimageplus3 Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.18.0+ds2-10build4 | [libfreeimageplus3 3.18.0+ds2-10build4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-libfreeimageplus3-3.18.0-ds2-10build4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |

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