high
7.5
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0455: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 30 2007(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the gdImageStringFTEx function in gdft.c in GD Graphics Library 2.0.33 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted string with a JIS encoded font.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GD Graphics Library<=2.0.33
PHP>=4.4.0<4.4.7
Ubuntu=7.04
Ubuntu=6.10
Ubuntu=6.06
Fedora=13
Fedora=14
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=3.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0455?

    CVE-2007-0455 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0455?

    To fix CVE-2007-0455, upgrade to GD Graphics Library version 2.0.34 or later.

  • Which systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-0455?

    Systems running GD Graphics Library versions 2.0.33 and earlier, as well as specific versions of PHP and various Linux distributions are vulnerable to CVE-2007-0455.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-0455 enable?

    CVE-2007-0455 enables remote attackers to craft strings that may trigger a buffer overflow, causing application crashes.

  • Is CVE-2007-0455 specific to a certain programming language?

    CVE-2007-0455 is primarily associated with the GD Graphics Library but can affect applications written in PHP that utilize this library.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203