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CVE-2026-26740 Giflib Project CVE debrief
CVE-2026-26740 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in giflib v.5.2.2. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the EGifGCBToExtension function, which overwrites an existing Graphic Control Extension block without validating its allocated size. This issue was published on March 18, 2026, and modified on June 30, 2026. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-787. Multiple references are available, including a GitHub POC and several Red Hat errata.
- Vendor
- Giflib Project
- Product
- Giflib
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-03-18
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-23
- Advisory published
- 2026-03-18
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-23
Who should care
Organizations using giflib v.5.2.2 should be aware of this vulnerability, as it can be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score, indicating a significant risk. Users of giflib should review their installations and consider updating to a patched version.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-26740 vulnerability is a Buffer Overflow issue in giflib v.5.2.2. The EGifGCBToExtension function does not validate the allocated size of the Graphic Control Extension block before overwriting it, allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.2 and is categorized under CWE-787. The issue was published on March 18, 2026, and modified on June 30, 2026.
Defensive priority
High priority should be given to patching giflib v.5.2.2 installations, as the vulnerability can be exploited remotely and has a high CVSS score. Organizations should review their inventory of giflib installations and apply patches or mitigations as necessary.
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and patch giflib v.5.2.2 installations
- Monitor for remote exploitation attempts
- Consider implementing compensating controls for unpatched systems
- Review and update incident response plans
- Monitor vendor remediation workflow for updates
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-26740 vulnerability was published on March 18, 2026, and modified on June 30, 2026. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.2 and is categorized under CWE-787. Multiple references are available, including a GitHub POC and several Red Hat errata. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the EGifGCBToExtension function.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-26740 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-26740
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-26740 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26740
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/zakkanijia/POC/blob/main/giflib/giftool/giflib_giftool_gce_len_heap_oobwrite_disclosure.md
[email protected] - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33452
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33455
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33456
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-26740
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-26740.json
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Methodology and review provenance
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