CVE-2007-2756
First published: Fri May 18 2007(Updated: )
The gdPngReadData function in libgd 2.0.34 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted PNG image with truncated data, which causes an infinite loop in the png_read_info function in libpng.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgd | =2.0.34 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.libgd.org/?do=details&task_id=86
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_3.php
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1394
- http://www.libgd.org/ReleaseNote020035
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-449.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00354.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00397.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-05.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-34.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:123
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:124
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:122
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:187
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2007.020.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0890.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0889.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0891.html
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.482863
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_13_sr.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-07/msg00006.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0019/
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0023/
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-473-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24089
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25362
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25535
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25575
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25658
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25657
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25855
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26048
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26231
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26930
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27037
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25787
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27545
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27102
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0146.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29157
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-13.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30168
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2336
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1904
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3386
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2016
- http://osvdb.org/36643
- http://osvdb.org/35788
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34420
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10779
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2756?
CVE-2007-2756 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the possibility of causing high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2756?
To fix CVE-2007-2756, upgrade to a version of libgd later than 2.0.34 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-2756?
CVE-2007-2756 specifically affects libgd version 2.0.34.
Can CVE-2007-2756 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-2756 requires user assistance to exploit, typically through the opening or use of a crafted PNG image.
What are the implications of CVE-2007-2756 for web applications?
Web applications using vulnerable versions of libgd may experience performance issues due to potential infinite loops from processed images.
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