Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was detected in libvips 8.19.0. This affects the function vips_bandrank_build of the file libvips/conversion/bandrank.c. Performing a manipulation of the argument index results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libvips | Libvips | 8.19.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/Product
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c40Patch
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878#issue-3944209102ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4895Issue TrackingPatch
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348010Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.348010Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.758861Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-3281?
CVE-2026-3281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was detected in libvips 8.19.0. This affects the function vips_bandrank_build of the file libvips/conversion/bandrank.c. Performing a manipulation of the argument index results in heap...
How severe is CVE-2026-3281?
CVE-2026-3281 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-3281?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libvips Libvips.