CVE-2022-23435: decoding.c in android-gif-drawable before 1.2.24 does not limit the maximum length of a comment, leading to de

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-23435?

android-gif-drawable: upgrade to 1.2.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-23435 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23435 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-23435 affect?

CVE-2022-23435 affects android-gif-drawable. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). decoding.c in android-gif-drawable before 1.2.24 does not limit the maximum length of a comment, leading to denial of service.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-23435?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23435 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting android-gif-drawable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

decoding.c in android-gif-drawable before 1.2.24 does not limit the maximum length of a comment, leading to denial of service.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: android-gif-drawable project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-19 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

android-gif-drawable project android-gif-drawable UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.24

Fixed in: 1.2.24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy android-gif-drawable || rpm -q android-gif-drawable || android-gif-drawable --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade android-gif-drawable

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade android-gif-drawable

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23435?

android-gif-drawable: upgrade to 1.2.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23435 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23435 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-23435 affect?

CVE-2022-23435 affects android-gif-drawable. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). decoding.c in android-gif-drawable before 1.2.24 does not limit the maximum length of a comment, leading to denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23435?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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