CVE-2026-5201
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf to conduct a Denial of Service attack and potentially execute arbitrary code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct a Denial of Service attack and potentially execute arbitrary code.
- Who is affected
- Deployments of gdk-pixbuf are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is important due to the potential for code execution, although exploitation has not been reported.
- Action
- Update to the latest version of gdk-pixbuf.
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Exploitation outlook
- Moderate exploitation risk1.1% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 61% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (1)
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] gdk-pixbuf: Vulnerability allows Denial of Service and potential code executioncert-bund · 2026-07-17
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