CVE-2016-3177: Use After Free
Published Jan 23, 2017
·Updated
Multiple use-after-free and double-free vulnerabilities in gifcolor.c in GIFLIB 5.1.2 have unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GifLib Project GifLib=5.1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3177?
The severity of CVE-2016-3177 is currently unspecified as it involves multiple use-after-free and double-free vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3177?
To fix CVE-2016-3177, upgrading to a version of GIFLIB newer than 5.1.2 is recommended once a patch is made available.
3
What versions of GIFLIB are affected by CVE-2016-3177?
CVE-2016-3177 specifically affects GIFLIB version 5.1.2.
4
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2016-3177?
CVE-2016-3177 has unspecified attack vectors due to the nature of the vulnerabilities involved.
5
What components of GIFLIB are involved in CVE-2016-3177?
The vulnerabilities in CVE-2016-3177 are found in the gifcolor.c file of GIFLIB.