CVE-2026-33023: libsixel is a SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation derived from kmiya's sixel

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33023?

libsixel: upgrade to newer than 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33023 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33023 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-2026-33023 affect?

CVE-2026-33023 affects libsixel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). libsixel is a SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation derived from kmiya's sixel. In versions 1.8.7 and prior, when built with the --with-gdk-pixbuf2 option, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in load_with_gdkpixbuf() in loader.c. The clean

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33023?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-33023 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting libsixel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libsixel is a SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation derived from kmiya's sixel. In versions 1.8.7 and prior, when built with the --with-gdk-pixbuf2 option, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in load_with_gdkpixbuf() in loader.c. The cleanup path manually frees the sixel_frame_t object and its internal buffers without consulting the reference count, even though the object was created via the refcounted constructor sixel_frame_new() and exposed t

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-07-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: saitoha

Last updated 2026-07-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-25 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saitoha libsixel UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libsixel || rpm -q libsixel || libsixel --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libsixel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libsixel

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-2026-33023?

libsixel: upgrade to newer than 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33023 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33023 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-2026-33023 affect?

CVE-2026-33023 affects libsixel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). libsixel is a SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation derived from kmiya's sixel. In versions 1.8.7 and prior, when built with the --with-gdk-pixbuf2 option, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in load_with_gdkpixbuf() in loader.c. The clean

How urgent is CVE-2026-33023?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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