CVE-2016-3994: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-3994: The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application cra...

The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

imlib2's GIF image loader had a boundary-check flaw. A specially crafted GIF could make an application using imlib2 crash or potentially expose memory contents. Business impact depends on whether servers, desktops, or tools process untrusted GIF files through imlib2. Exposure is most likely where Linux applications or services use imlib2 to process untrusted GIF images, such as thumbnailing, media ingestion, or desktop image handling. The bundle does not enumerate exact downstream products. Treat this as a moderate patching item for systems that process user-supplied images. Prioritize internet-facing upload, thumbnail, or media workflows; otherwise handle through normal Linux security update cycles. Mitigation focus: Upgrade imlib2 to 1.4.9 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply Debian, openSUSE, or other distribution security updates where applicable.; Identify applications that link to imlib2 and process GIF uploads..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 13, 2016, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://git.enlightenment.org/legacy/imlib2.git/commit/?id=37a96801663b7b4cd3fbe56cc0eb8b6a17e766a8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
[Enlightenment-announce] 20160501 imlib2 1.4.9CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=785369CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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