CVE-2007-3476: Medium severity GD Graphics Library Gdlib vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2007
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Updated

Array index error in gdgifin.c in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and heap corruption) via large color index values in crafted image data, which results in a segmentation fault.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GD Graphics Library Gdlib<=2.0.34

Remediation

Event History

Jun 28, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3476?

CVE-2007-3476 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service via segmentation faults.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3476?

To fix CVE-2007-3476, upgrade the GD Graphics Library (libgd) to version 2.0.35 or later.

3

What damage can CVE-2007-3476 cause?

CVE-2007-3476 can cause crashes and heap corruption when processing specially crafted images with large color index values.

4

Which versions of GD Graphics Library are affected by CVE-2007-3476?

CVE-2007-3476 affects all versions of GD Graphics Library before 2.0.35.

5

Is CVE-2007-3476 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-3476 is considered exploitable by remote attackers if they can trick users into opening malicious image files.

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