CVE-2026-23868
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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 0.14% 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/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Giflib Project | Giflib | >= 5.0.0, <= 6.1.1 |
References
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2026-23868Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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