CVE-2026-120451: libgphoto2 vulnerabilities
Affects libgphoto2Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High · fixed in 2.5.3.1-1ubuntu2.2+esm1 : patch libgphoto2 soon.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.0 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.8 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.5.3.1-1ubuntu2.2+esm1, 2.5.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, 2.5.16-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 +5
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Nov 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 11 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.10libgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlibgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlibgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlibgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSlibgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSlibgphoto2pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgphoto2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Fixed versions of libgphoto2 are available and should be applied. Users and administrators should update to versions 2.5.3.1-1ubuntu2.2+esm1, 2.5.9-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, 2.5.16-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, 2.5.25-0ubuntu0.1+esm1, 2.5.27-1ubuntu0.2, or later as listed in the vendor advisory (https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-9017-1).
Description
Two vulnerabilities in libgphoto2 involve improper memory management when initializing certain cameras and processing certain thumbnails. An attacker could exploit these by tricking a user into connecting a malicious USB device, potentially causing libgphoto2 to crash (denial of service), execute arbitrary code, or expose sensitive information. Fixed versions addressing these issues have been released.