Description
libheif <= 1.17.6 contains a memory leak in the function JpegEncoder::Encode. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service attack.
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 | libheif | 1.17.6-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | libheif | 1.17.6-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | libheif | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 25.10 | libheif | 1.20.2-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-7952-1 |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | libheif | 1.17.6-1ubuntu4.2 | USN-7952-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | libheif | 1.12.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 | USN-7952-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | libheif | 1.6.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 | USN-7952-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | libheif | 1.1.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 | USN-7952-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-7952-1 libheif vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- WID-SEC-2024-3191 Oracle Fusion Middleware: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 11, 2026
- NCSC-2024-0417 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Oracle Fusion Middleware NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Oct 17, 2024