CWE
835 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0753

First published: Fri Sep 17 2004(Updated: )

The BMP image processor for (1) gdk-pixbuf before 0.22 and (2) gtk2 before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BMP file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GdkPixbuf=0.17
GdkPixbuf=0.18
GdkPixbuf=0.20
GdkPixbuf=0.22
GTK>=2.0.0<2.2.4
GTK+=2.2.3
GTK+=2.0.2
GTK+=2.2.4
GTK+=2.0.6
GTK+=2.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0753?

    CVE-2004-0753 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause an infinite loop.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0753?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0753 is to upgrade gdk-pixbuf to version 0.22 or later and gtk2 to version 2.2.4 or later.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0753?

    CVE-2004-0753 affects gdk-pixbuf versions prior to 0.22 and gtk2 versions prior to 2.2.4.

  • Can CVE-2004-0753 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0753 can be exploited remotely through crafted BMP files.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0753?

    The potential impact of CVE-2004-0753 is a denial of service where the application may hang or enter an infinite loop.

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