CVE-2026-6491 — Libvips Buffer Overflow
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CVE-2026-6491 — A security vulnerability has been detected in libvips up to 8.18.2. The affected element is the function im_minpos_vec of the file libvips/deprecated/vips7compat.c of the component nip2 Handler. Such manipulation of the argument n leads to heap-based buffer overflow. An attack has to
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-119, CWE-122, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-6491 updates and patches.
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6491 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-6491 |
| CWE-119 | weakness | CWE-119 |
| CWE-122 | weakness | CWE-122 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 17, 2026 at 17:16 UTC |
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