# CVE-2026-47667: cimg: CImg Library is a C++ library for image processing

CVE-2026-47667 is fixed in cimg on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-47667 (version 4.0.4+dfsg-1), released July 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-47667
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0052
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 21, 2026

## Description

CImg Library is a C++ library for image processing. Prior to version 4.0.0 in `_load_analyze()`, the header_size field is read as an `unsigned int` from the first 4 bytes of an Analyze/NIfTI file and passed directly to `new unsigned char[header_size]` without being bounded against the actual file size. A value up to ~4 GB is accepted. If the subsequent `fread` returns `short`  as it will for any malformed file), the function throws a `CImgIOException` and the allocated buffer is never freed. A 6-byte crafted file is sufficient to trigger an allocation of ~1.3 GB per call, with the full allocation leaked on every error path. The issue is reachable via `load_analyze()` and the generic `load()` when the file extension is .hdr, .img, or .nii. Version 4.0.0 fixes the issue.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cimg Debian 14 | 4.0.4+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-47667](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-47667.md) | Jul 21, 2026 |

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