PT-2016-3809 · Gnome+2 · Gdk-Pixbuf+2
Gustavo Grieco
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Published
2016-01-25
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2015-7552
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
gdk-pixbuf version 2.30.x
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the gdk pixbuf flip function, which can be triggered by a crafted BMP file. This could lead to a denial of service or potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For gdk-pixbuf version 2.30.x, consider avoiding the use of the gdk pixbuf flip function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the processing of BMP files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Suse
Ubuntu
Gdk-Pixbuf