🛡️ USN-8156-1 — gdk-pixbuf
Description
gdk-pixbuf vulnerability
It was discovered that GDK-PixBuf incorrectly handled certain JPEG files.
An attacker could use this issue to cause GDK-PixBuf to crash, resulting in
a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
USN-8156-1 is recorded against 1 package.
- gdk-pixbuf (fixed in 2.42.12+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1)
Timeline and source
Published on 8 April 2026 and last revised on 27 April 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gdk-pixbuf | — | 2.42.12+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown ECHO-061d-26c1-7775
- Unknown BELL-CVE-2026-16768
- Unknown DEBIAN-CVE-2026-16768
- Unknown BELL-CVE-2026-5201
- Unknown ECHO-2fd9-b31c-16df
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