Description
GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), possibly 2.32.2, as used by GNOME Nautilus 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file folder.
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 | 2.34.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.2-1ubuntu1.6 | USN-3912-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.7-0ubuntu1.6 | — |
Advisories 1
- USN-3912-1 gdk-pixbuf vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026