CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-3477

First published: Thu Jun 28 2007(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GD Graphics Library=2.0.34-rc2
GD Graphics Library=2.0.33
GD Graphics Library=2.0.34-rc1
GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc3
GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc2
GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc1
GD Graphics Library<=2.0.35
GD Graphics Library=2.0.34
GD Graphics Library=2.0.35-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-3477?

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

  • 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.

  • What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2007-3477?

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

  • 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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