Description
io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Truevision TGA (TARGA) file.
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 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.0-1 | — |
| Debian 14 | gtk+2.0 | 2.21.5-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | gtk+2.0 | 2.21.5-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | gtk+2.0 | 2.21.5-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.31.1-2+deb8u3 | DSA-3378-1 |
| Debian 7 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.26.1-1+deb7u2 | DSA-3378-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | gtk+2.0 | 2.20.1-2+deb6u2 | DLA-434-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.7-0ubuntu1.2 | USN-2767-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.6-7.2 | SUSE-SU-2015:2195-2 |
| SLES 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.6-7.2 | SUSE-SU-2015:2195-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.6-7.2 | SUSE-SU-2015:2195-2 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.6-7.2 | SUSE-SU-2015:2195-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.0-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10453-1 |
Advisories 6
- USN-2767-1 gdk-pixbuf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-434-1 gtk+2.0 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3378-1 gdk-pixbuf - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2195-2 Security update for gdk-pixbuf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10453-1 gdk-pixbuf-devel-2.36.0-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2195-1 Security update for gdk-pixbuf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=edf6fb8d856574bc3bb3a703037f56533229267c
- [oss-security] 20151001 CVE request: Heap overflow and DoS with a tga file in gdk-pixbuf < 2.32.1 mailing-list
- 76953 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1467 vendor-advisory
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/gdk-pixbuf/2.32/gdk-pixbuf-2.32.0.news
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0897 vendor-advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=19f9685dbff7d1f929c61cf99188df917a18811d
- USN-2767-1 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20151002 Re: CVE request: Heap overflow and DoS with a tga file in gdk-pixbuf < 2.32.1 mailing-list
- DSA-3378 vendor-advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=6ddca835100107e6b5841ce9d56074f6d98c387e
- GLSA-201512-05 vendor-advisory