CVE-2026-3281
libvips bandrank.c vips_bandrank_build heap-based overflow
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 2, 2026, 5:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch for fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088.
- Update libvips to a patched version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-3281.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/ | Product |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088 | Patch |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878#issue-3944209102 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4895 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348010 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.348010 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.758861 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libvips:libvips:8.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/libvips/libvips/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878#issue-3944209102 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4895 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348010 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.348010 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.758861 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/libvips/libvips/ Added Reference https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088 Added Reference https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878 Added Reference https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4878#issue-3944209102 Added Reference https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4895 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348010 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.348010 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.758861