CVE-2026-3283
Out-of-Bounds Read in libvips vips_extract_band Function
Publication date: 2026-02-27
Last updated on: 2026-03-02
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| libvips | libvips | 8.19.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in libvips version 8.19.0, specifically in the function vips_extract_band_build within the file libvips/conversion/extract.c. It is caused by improper handling of the argument extract_band, which leads to an out-of-bounds read. This means that the program reads memory outside the intended buffer, potentially causing unexpected behavior or crashes.
The attack exploiting this vulnerability must be performed locally, meaning an attacker needs local access to the system to trigger it. A patch has been identified to fix this issue.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read in the libvips library. This can lead to information disclosure by reading unintended memory areas, potentially exposing sensitive data.
However, the impact is limited as the CVSS scores indicate a low severity (BaseScore 1.7 to 3.3), with no impact on integrity or availability, and only partial impact on confidentiality.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to deploy the patch identified by commit 24795bb3d19d84f7b6f5ed86451ad556c8f2fe70.
Since the attack requires local access, limiting local user permissions and access can also help reduce risk.