CVE-2011-2897: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 12, 2019
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Updated

gdk-pixbuf through 2.31.1 has GIF loader buffer overflow when initializing decompression tables due to an input validation flaw

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome GDK-PixBuf<=2.31.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/gdk-pixbuf
2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u22.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u42.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u32.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u22.42.12+dfsg-42.44.5+dfsg-32.44.5+dfsg-4

Event History

Nov 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:49 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2011-2897?

CVE-2011-2897 is a vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf through version 2.31.1 that allows for a GIF loader buffer overflow during the initialization of decompression tables.

2

How severe is CVE-2011-2897?

CVE-2011-2897 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2011-2897?

The gdk-pixbuf package with versions up to and including 2.31.1 on Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux 4.0 and 5.0, and Debian Linux 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0 is affected by CVE-2011-2897.

4

How do I fix CVE-2011-2897?

To fix CVE-2011-2897, you should update the gdk-pixbuf package to versions 2.38.1+dfsg-1, 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1, or 2.42.10+dfsg-1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2011-2897?

You can find more information about CVE-2011-2897 on the Debian Security Tracker, Red Hat Bugzilla, and Red Hat Security Advisories websites.

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