Jpeg xl: Buffer Overflow vulnerability
Affects jpeg-xlSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10jpeg-xlpkg:deb/ubuntu/jpeg-xl?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSjpeg-xlpkg:deb/ubuntu/jpeg-xl?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to systems running affected versions of libjxl and monitor for updates from the vendor or Ubuntu security team.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in libjxl version 0.11.2 and earlier, specifically in the DecodeImageAPNG function. This flaw allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects multiple specific Ubuntu package versions of libjxl. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches from the provided data.