CVE-2007-3477: Medium severity Libgd GD Graphics Library vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2007
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Updated

The (a) imagearc and (b) imagefilledarc functions in GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large (1) start or (2) end angle degree value.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.34-rc2
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.33
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.34-rc1
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc3
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc2
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc1
Libgd GD Graphics Library<=2.0.35
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.34
Libgd GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc4

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-2007-3477?

CVE-2007-3477 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to excessive CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3477?

To fix CVE-2007-3477, upgrade the GD Graphics Library to version 2.0.35 or later.

3

Which versions of GD Graphics Library are affected by CVE-2007-3477?

CVE-2007-3477 affects versions 2.0.34-rc2, 2.0.34-rc1, 2.0.33, and versions up to and including 2.0.35-rc4.

4

What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2007-3477?

The vulnerable functions in CVE-2007-3477 are imagearc and imagefilledarc.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2007-3477 facilitate?

CVE-2007-3477 facilitates a denial of service attack through excessive CPU usage.

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