Vulnerability Description
LIBPNG is a reference library for use in applications that read, create, and manipulate PNG (Portable Network Graphics) raster image files. From 1.6.51 to 1.6.53, there is a heap buffer over-read in the libpng simplified API function png_image_finish_read when processing interlaced 16-bit PNGs with 8-bit output format and non-minimal row stride. This is a regression introduced by the fix for CVE-2025-65018. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.6.54.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | >= 1.6.51, < 1.6.54 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pnggroup/libpng/commit/218612ddd6b17944e21eda56caf8b4bf7779d1Patch
- https://github.com/pnggroup/libpng/commit/e4f7ad4ea2Patch
- https://github.com/pnggroup/libpng/issues/778ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pnggroup/libpng/security/advisories/GHSA-mmq5-27w3-rxppExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-22695?
CVE-2026-22695 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). LIBPNG is a reference library for use in applications that read, create, and manipulate PNG (Portable Network Graphics) raster image files. From 1.6.51 to 1.6.53, there is a heap buffer over-read in t...
How severe is CVE-2026-22695?
CVE-2026-22695 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-22695?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libpng Libpng.