How severe is CVE-2026-23868?

CVE-2026-23868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-23868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-23868?

CVE-2026-23868 affects Giflib Project Giflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-23868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-23868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10794.

When was CVE-2026-23868 published?

CVE-2026-23868 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-23868

CVE-2026-23868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Giflib Project Giflib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10794
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Giflib Project Giflib
Published: 2026-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

Giflib contains a double-free vulnerability that is the result of a shallow copy in GifMakeSavedImage and incorrect error handling. The conditions needed to trigger this vulnerability are difficult but may be possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23868?: Giflib contains a double-free vulnerability that is the result of a shallow copy in GifMakeSavedImage and incorrect error handling. The conditions needed to trigger this vulnerability are difficult but may be possible.
How severe is CVE-2026-23868?: CVE-2026-23868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-23868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-23868?: CVE-2026-23868 affects Giflib Project Giflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-23868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-23868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10794.
When was CVE-2026-23868 published?: CVE-2026-23868 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (1)

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