ELA-1876-1 libcaca security update

missing overflow check

2026-10-31
Packagelibcaca
Version0.99.beta19-2.2+deb9u4 (stretch), 0.99.beta19-2.2+deb11u2 (bullseye)
Related CVEs CVE-2026-42046


An issue has been found in libcaca, a lbrary and tools for text mode graphics. The issue is related to a missing overflow check which results in undefined behaviour.



For Debian 11 bullseye, these problems have been fixed in version 0.99.beta19-2.2+deb11u2.

For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 0.99.beta19-2.2+deb9u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your libcaca packages.

Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found in the dedicated section of our website.