CVE-2007-3996: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 04 2007(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in libgd in PHP before 5.2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large (1) srcW or (2) srcH value to the (a) gdImageCopyResized function, or a large (3) sy (height) or (4) sx (width) value to the (b) gdImageCreate or the (c) gdImageCreateTrueColor function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <=5.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secweb.se/en/advisories/php-imagecopyresized-integer-overflow/
- http://secweb.se/en/advisories/php-imagecreatetruecolor-integer-overflow/
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.2.4
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_4.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26642
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1702
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1693
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-449.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00354.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:187
- 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-2007-0888.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0891.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0026/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26838
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26930
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26895
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27351
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27377
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27545
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27102
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3103
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201546
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-13.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-557-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28147
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28658
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1613
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31168
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36383
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36382
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11147
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3996?
CVE-2007-3996 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3996?
To fix CVE-2007-3996, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.4 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-3996?
CVE-2007-3996 affects PHP versions up to and including 5.2.3.
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2007-3996?
CVE-2007-3996 allows attackers to exploit integer overflow vulnerabilities that can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Which functions in libgd are primarily affected by CVE-2007-3996?
The gdImageCopyResized function is primarily affected by CVE-2007-3996, particularly with large srcW, srcH, sy, or sx values.
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