PT-2004-3718 · Gd+1 · Gd-Devel+6
Published
1970-01-01
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Updated
2018-05-03
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CVE-2004-0941
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
libgd versions 2.0.21 and earlier
gd-devel versions 1.8.4 and earlier
gd-progs versions 1.8.4 and earlier
libgd1-noxpm versions 1.8.4 and earlier
libgd1 versions 1.8.4 and earlier
gd versions 1.8.4 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to multiple buffer overflows in the gd graphics library, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed image files. This is due to improper calls to the
gdMalloc function. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and may lead to disruption of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.Recommendations
For libgd versions 2.0.21 and earlier, update to a version later than 2.0.21 to resolve the issue.
For gd-devel versions 1.8.4 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.8.4 to resolve the issue.
For gd-progs versions 1.8.4 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.8.4 to resolve the issue.
For libgd1-noxpm versions 1.8.4 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.8.4 to resolve the issue.
For libgd1 versions 1.8.4 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.8.4 to resolve the issue.
For gd versions 1.8.4 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.8.4 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
gdMalloc function until a patch is available.Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Red Hat
Gd
Gd-Devel
Gd-Progs
Libgd
Libgd1
Libgd1-Noxpm