CVE-2017-1000421: Use After Free

Published Jan 2, 2018
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Updated

Gifsicle gifview 1.89 and older is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the readgif function resulting potential code execution

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gifsicle
1.91-51.92-21.93-21.94-1
Lcdf Gifsicle<=1.89
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Gifsicle Project Gifsicle<=1.89

Event History

Jan 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2017-1000421.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000421?

The severity of CVE-2017-1000421 is critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000421?

Gifsicle gifview versions 1.89 and older are affected by CVE-2017-1000421.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-1000421?

To fix CVE-2017-1000421, update gifsicle gifview to versions 1.91-5, 1.92-2, 1.93-2, or 1.94-1.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2017-1000421?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2017-1000421 at the following links: [https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/114](https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/114), [https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00006.html](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00006.html), [https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4084](https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4084).

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