Description
An integer overflow issue has been reported in the general_composite_rect() function in pixman prior to version 0.32.8. An attacker could exploit this issue to cause an application using pixman to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pixman Project | pixman | 0.32.8 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | pixman | 0.33.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | pixman | 0.33.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | pixman | 0.33.4-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | pixman | 0.32.6-3+deb8u1 | DLA-1587-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | pixman | 0.30.2-2ubuntu1.2 | USN-3843-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-3843-1 pixman vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-1587-1 pixman - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026