Description
The make_available_at_least function in io-tiff.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large TIFF 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 | 2.36.11-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.11-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.36.11-2 | — |
| Debian 8 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.31.1-2+deb8u8 | DLA-2043-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.2-1ubuntu1.4 | USN-3532-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | gdk-pixbuf | 2.30.7-0ubuntu1.8 | USN-3532-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-19.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2381-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-19.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2381-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | gtk2 | 2.18.9-0.45.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2470-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-19.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2381-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-19.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2381-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | gtk2 | 2.18.9-0.45.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2470-1 |
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 18 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 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.34.0-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.3 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.2-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.2 | gdk-pixbuf | 2.32.2-r1 | — |
Advisories 4
- USN-3532-1 gdk-pixbuf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-2043-1 gdk-pixbuf - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2470-1 Security update for gtk2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2381-1 Security update for gdk-pixbuf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779020
- [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
- [oss-security] 20170226 Re: CVE Request - Multiple vulnerabilities in gdk-pixbuf mailing-list
- GLSA-201709-08 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20191219 [SECURITY] [DLA 2043-1] gdk-pixbuf security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2020-418ce730df vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-a718b79006 vendor-advisory