CVE-2026-3146 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been found in libvips up to 8.18.0. The impacted element is the function vips_foreign_load_matrix_header of the file libvips/foreign/matrixload.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be performed locally. The identifier of the patch is d4ce337c76bff1b278d7085c3c4f4725e3aa6ece. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in libvips versions through 8.18.0. The issue arises in the function 'vips_foreign_load_matrix_header' within 'libvips/foreign/matrixload.c'. When the matrix loader processes an empty file, it can lead to a crash by dereferencing a null pointer. This vulnerability requires local exploitation.
Users are advised to update to libvips version 8.19.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4875 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/commit/d4ce337c76bff1b278d7085c3c4f4725e3aa6ece | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/4875 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/libvips/libvips/pull/4888 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.347652 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.347652 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.758691 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-404 | Improper Resource Shutdown or Release | [email protected] |
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libvips libvips | <= 8.18.0 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |