CVE-2016-6352
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
The OneLine32 function in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.35.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via crafted dimensions in an ICO file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| gdk-pixbuf | <=2.35.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00040.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/11
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3085-1
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=769170
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=88af50a864195da1a4f7bda5f02539704fbda599
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/tree/NEWS?id=640134c46221689d263369872937192e4484c83b
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6352?
CVE-2016-6352 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6352?
To fix CVE-2016-6352, upgrade gdk-pixbuf to version 2.35.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6352?
CVE-2016-6352 affects Ubuntu Linux versions 12.04, 14.04, 16.04 and gdk-pixbuf versions up to 2.35.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-6352 facilitate?
CVE-2016-6352 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting out-of-bounds write errors.
Can CVE-2016-6352 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2016-6352 can be exploited by remote attackers without the need for authentication.
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