CVE-2026-26740:
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in giflib v.5.2.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the EGifGCBToExtension overwriting an existing Graphic Control Extension block without validating its allocated size.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.2HighA numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
- Published Date:Mar 18, 2026
- CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
- Industries Affected:20
Exploitability
- Score:3.9
- Attack Vector:NETWORK
- Attack Complexity:LOW
- Privileges Required:NONE
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:4.2
- Confidentiality Impact:NONE
- Integrity Impact:LOW
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in giflib v.5.2.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the EGifGCBToExtension overwriting an existing Graphic Control Extension block without validating its allocated size.
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.
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