Description
In SVGPP SVG++ library 1.3.0, the XMLDocument::getRoot function in the renderDocument function handled the XMLDocument object improperly, returning a null pointer in advance at the second if, resulting in a null pointer reference behind the renderDocument function.
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 | 1.3.0+dfsg1-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | svgpp | 1.3.0+dfsg1-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | svgpp | 1.3.0+dfsg1-5 | — |
| Debian 11 | svgpp | 1.3.0+dfsg1-4+deb11u1 | DLA-4337-1 |
| Debian 10 | svgpp | 1.2.3+dfsg1-6+deb10u1 | DLA-3376-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | svgpp | 1.3.0+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.22.04.1 | USN-6178-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | svgpp | No fix yet | — |
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 3
- USN-6178-1 Several security issues were fixed in SVG++ library Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DLA-3376-1 svgpp - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-4337-1 svgpp - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Oct 17, 2025