Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in libvips by libvips Project
CVE-2026-3282

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

libvips Project

Status
Libvips
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-3282?

A significant vulnerability has been identified in libvips version 8.19.0, specifically within the vips_unpremultiply_build function located in unpremultiply.c. This flaw allows for an out-of-bounds read when the alpha_band argument is manipulated incorrectly. Notably, this vulnerability must be exploited locally, and the exploit is publicly available. To address this issue, it is essential to apply the provided patch (commit ID 7215ead1e0cd7d3703cc4f5fca06d7d0f4c22b91) as a remediation step.

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Affected Version(s)

libvips 8.19.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-3282 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.348011
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348011
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.758862
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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