CVE-2004-0999: Low severity zgv Zgv Image Viewer vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
zgv 5.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash via segmentation fault) via crafted multiple-image (animated) GIF images.
Affected Software
4 affected components
zgv Zgv Image Viewer=5.8
zgv Zgv Image Viewer=5.5.3
zgv Zgv Image Viewer=5.7
zgv Zgv Image Viewer=5.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0999?
CVE-2004-0999 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0999?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0999, update zgv to version 5.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of zgv are affected by CVE-2004-0999?
CVE-2004-0999 affects zgv versions 5.5.3, 5.6, 5.7, and earlier than 5.8.
4
Can CVE-2004-0999 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0999 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted GIF images to the vulnerable application.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0999 on systems?
The impact of CVE-2004-0999 is a denial of service, causing the zgv image viewer to crash.