CVE-2016-3994: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 15 2015(Updated: )
The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imlib2 | 1.7.1-2+deb11u1 1.10.0-4+deb12u1 1.12.1-1.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | <=1.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/afl/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3994
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-5326
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3993
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4024
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-9771
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=785369
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00076.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3555
- https://git.enlightenment.org/legacy/imlib2.git/commit/?id=37a96801663b7b4cd3fbe56cc0eb8b6a17e766a8
- https://sourceforge.net/p/enlightenment/mailman/message/35055012/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/09/6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3994?
CVE-2016-3994 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3994?
To fix CVE-2016-3994, upgrade imlib2 to version 1.4.9 or later on affected systems.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-3994?
The impact of CVE-2016-3994 includes application crashes and the potential exposure of sensitive information through crafted images.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-3994?
CVE-2016-3994 affects imlib2 versions prior to 1.4.9 and specific Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-3994?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-3994 by sending crafted GIF images to trigger the vulnerability.
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