CVE-2013-7447: Integer overflow in the gdk_cairo_set_source_pixbuf function in gdk/gdkcairo.c in GTK+ before 3.9.8, as use...

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CVE-2013-7447 is a GTK+ image-handling crash issue. A specially large image can trigger an integer overflow and excessive memory allocation in applications that use the vulnerable GTK+ function. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely on Linux desktop or workstation environments, or services that invoke affected GTK+-based image viewers or thumbnailing paths on untrusted images. The source bundle does not provide complete CPEs or a definitive affected-product list. Treat as a routine patching item unless vulnerable systems process untrusted images at scale. Business risk is availability disruption, mainly crashes of user applications or image-processing workflows. Mitigation focus: Update GTK+ packages to vendor-supported versions containing the fix.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, openSUSE, Oracle, or GNOME vendor updates where applicable.; Update affected image-viewing applications through the operating system package manager..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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