CVE-2026-3281

libvips bandrank.c vips_bandrank_build heap-based overflow

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: February 27, 2026 at 02:02 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorLibvips

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?id.348010
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348010
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?submit.758861
Issue TrackingExploitVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4895
ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878#issue-3944209102
Product
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/libvips/libvips/

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CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
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Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-122CWE-119

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