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Debian Bookworm: DSA-5946-1 critical: gdk-pixbuf memory disclosure

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Calendar Grey June 22, 2025
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Flawed boundary checks in gdk-pixbuf's BMP parser result in potential memory exposure. Debian users advised to update.
It was discovered that incorrect bounds validation in the GIF decoder of the GDK Pixbuf library may result in memory disclosure

Summary

It was discovered that incorrect bounds validation in the GIF decoder of
the GDK Pixbuf library may result in memory disclosure.

For the stable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your gdk-pixbuf packages.

For the detailed security status of gdk-pixbuf please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/gdk-pixbuf

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: gdk-pixbuf
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6199

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