REDHAT-BUG-2480002: Buffer Overflow

Published May 19, 2026
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Updated

libheif is a HEIF and AVIF file format decoder and encoder. Versions 1.21.2 and below contain a heap buffer overflow in MaskImageCodec::decodemaskimage(). When decoding a HEIF file containing a mask image (mski), the function copies the full iloc extent data into a pixel buffer using memcpy(dst, data.data(), data.size()). The copy length data.size() is determined by the iloc extent in the file (attacker-controlled), while the destination buffer is sized based on the declared image dimensions. Because no upper-bound check exists on the data length, a crafted file whose iloc extent exceeds the pixel buffer allocation overflows the heap. The vulnerable single-memcpy branch is reached when the mskC property specifies bitsperpixel = 8 and the ispe property declares an even width ≥ 64 (so that stride == width), with no changes to default security limits or external codec plugins required. This issue has been fixed in version 1.22.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
libheif<=1.21.2
libheif=1.22.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade libheif to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0

Event History

May 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2480002?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2480002 is classified as high, with a severity score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2480002?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2480002, update the libheif package to version 1.21.3 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is identified in REDHAT-BUG-2480002?

REDHAT-BUG-2480002 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2480002?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2480002 is libheif.

5

What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2480002?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2480002 is caused by a heap buffer overflow when decoding a HEIF file containing a mask image.

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