Description
In Plib through 1.85, there is an integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx 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 | plib | 1.8.5-10 | — |
| Debian 13 | plib | 1.8.5-10 | — |
| Debian 12 | plib | 1.8.5-10 | — |
| Debian 9 | plib | 1.8.5-7+deb9u1 | DLA-2775-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | plib | 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.20.04.1 | USN-6353-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | plib | 1.8.5-8ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | USN-6353-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | plib | 1.8.5-7ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-6353-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-6353-1 plib vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- DLA-2775-1 plib - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/plib/bugs/55/
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211002 [SECURITY] [DLA 2775-1] plib security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2022-1cf3c9578f vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-bcc0df5180 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-08022e9452 vendor-advisory