CVE-2021-44648: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 12, 2022
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Updated

GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6 is vulnerable to a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files with lzw minimum code size equals to 12.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gdk-pixbuf
2.38.1+dfsg-12.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u12.42.10+dfsg-1
Gnome GdkPixbuf=2.42.6
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Jan 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:31 PM
Description
Jul 8, 2022
Data Sourced
02:36 PM
SeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44648?

CVE-2021-44648 is a vulnerability in GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6 that allows for a heap-buffer overflow when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files with lzw minimum code size equals to 12.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44648?

CVE-2021-44648 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-44648?

GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6, Fedoraproject Fedora 34 and 35, and Debian Debian Linux 11.0 are affected by CVE-2021-44648.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-44648?

To fix CVE-2021-44648, update gdk-pixbuf to version 2.38.1+dfsg-1, 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1, or 2.42.10+dfsg-1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44648?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-44648 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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