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Debian Bookworm gdk-pixbuf Important JPEG Code Execution DoS DSA-6206-1

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Calendar Grey April 11, 2026
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gdk-pixbuf flaw allows arbitrary code execution or DoS from JPEG images; Debian releases patches for stability.
It was discovered that gdk-pixbuf, the GDK Pixbuf library, does not properly validate color component counts in the JPEG image loader, which may result in the execution of arbitrar...
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Summary

For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 2.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u4.

For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.42.12+dfsg-4+deb13u1.

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-2026-5201

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