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Re: libpng 1.6.59: Use-after-free vulnerability fixed: CVE-2026-46675

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Re: libpng 1.6.59: Use-after-free vulnerability fixed: CVE-2026-46675

libpng 1.6.59 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-46675. The maintainer confirms the release tarball is available.

Why it matters: Developers and system administrators maintaining libpng deployments should evaluate the patch to address the use-after-free flaw that could lead to denial of service or potential code execution.

CVEsCVE-2026-46675
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