Description
Scribus before 1.6.7 and 1.7.x before 1.7.4 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Mac PICT image loader and import plugin when decoding planar pixel data. Attackers can supply a crafted PICT file with manipulated dimensions that, when placed or imported, causes heap over-reads leading to crashes or heap memory disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Scribus | Scribus | < 1.6.7; >= 1.7.0, < 1.7.4 |
References
- https://github.com/scribusproject/scribus
- https://github.com/scribusproject/scribus/commit/544a179241362eb254cb69a5cc68ef24388b265f
- https://github.com/scribusproject/scribus/commit/d667b3b1d38e1808721315dc976d67b72070f6b4
- https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/1.6.7_Release
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/scribus-before-1.6.7-out-of-bounds-read-via-pict-planar-image-data
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 30, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 2, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred