Description
gdk-pixbuf-thumbnailer.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to printing an error message.
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 | 2.36.10-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.10-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.10-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.2-1ubuntu1.3 | USN-3418-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.7-0ubuntu1.7 | USN-3418-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
Show 15 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.6 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.6-r0 | — |
Advisories 1
- USN-3418-1 gdk-pixbuf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
References
- [oss-security] 20170221 CVE Request - Multiple vulnerabilities in gdk-pixbuf mailing-list
- 96779 vdb-entry
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778204
- [oss-security] 20170226 Re: CVE Request - Multiple vulnerabilities in gdk-pixbuf mailing-list
- GLSA-201709-08 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-418ce730df vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-a718b79006 vendor-advisory