CVE-2026-23868

Name: CVE-2026-23868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-10T20:16:25.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-23868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Giflib contains a double-free vulnerability that is the result of a shallow copy in GifMakeSavedImage and incorrect error handling. The conditions needed to trigger this vulnerability are difficult but may be possible.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Giflib contains a double-free vulnerability that is the result of a shallow copy in GifMakeSavedImage and incorrect error handling. The conditions needed to trigger this vulnerability are difficult but may be possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Giflib Project	Giflib	>= 5.0.0, <= 6.1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23868?

How severe is CVE-2026-23868?

CVE-2026-23868 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23868?

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Source: NVD / NIST