Description
An issue was discovered in SVG++ (aka svgpp) 1.2.3. After calling the gil::get_color function in Generic Image Library in Boost, the return code is used as an address, leading to an Access Violation because of an out-of-bounds read.
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 | svgpp | 1.2.3+dfsg1-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | svgpp | 1.2.3+dfsg1-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | svgpp | 1.2.3+dfsg1-5 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | svgpp | 1.3.0+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.22.04.1 | USN-6178-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | svgpp | 1.2.3+dfsg1-3ubuntu1+esm1 | USN-6178-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-6178-1 Several security issues were fixed in SVG++ library Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026