CVE-2017-6362: Double Free
First published: Thu Sep 07 2017(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the gdImagePngPtr function in libgd2 before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a palette with no colors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgd | =2.2.4 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Fedora | =26 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3961
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/381
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/releases/tag/gd-2.2.5
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N2BLXX7KNRE7ZVQAKGTHHWS33CUCXVUP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N2BLXX7KNRE7ZVQAKGTHHWS33CUCXVUP/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6362?
CVE-2017-6362 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6362?
To fix CVE-2017-6362, upgrade libgd2 to version 2.2.5 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6362?
CVE-2017-6362 affects libgd versions prior to 2.2.5, as well as specific Debian and Fedora distributions.
Can CVE-2017-6362 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6362 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.
What components are involved in the CVE-2017-6362 vulnerability?
CVE-2017-6362 is related to the gdImagePngPtr function in the libgd2 library.
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