7.8
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1071: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Feb 22 2007(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the gifGetBandProc function in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image that triggers the overflow during decompression. NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2006-3502 and CVE-2006-3503.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1071?

    CVE-2007-1071 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1071?

    To fix CVE-2007-1071, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of Apple Mac OS X or ensure that relevant security patches are applied.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-1071?

    CVE-2007-1071 affects Apple Mac OS X and OS X Server specifically at version 10.4.8.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1071?

    CVE-2007-1071 is an integer overflow vulnerability that occurs in the gifGetBandProc function during GIF image decompression.

  • Can CVE-2007-1071 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-1071 can be exploited remotely through crafted GIF images sent to the affected systems.

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