Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2260545

First published: Fri Jan 26 2024(Updated: )

In GNOME GdkPixbuf (aka gdk-pixbuf) through 2.42.10, the ANI (Windows animated cursor) decoder encounters heap memory corruption (in ani_load_chunk in io-ani.c) when parsing chunks in a crafted .ani file. A crafted file could allow an attacker to overwrite heap metadata, leading to a denial of service or code execution attack. This occurs in gdk_pixbuf_set_option() in gdk-pixbuf.c. <a href="https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdk-pixbuf/-/issues/202">https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdk-pixbuf/-/issues/202</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GdkPixbuf<=2.42.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2260545?

    REDHAT-BUG-2260545 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential heap memory corruption.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2260545?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2260545, upgrade your GNOME GdkPixbuf to version 2.42.10 or later.

  • What types of attacks can REDHAT-BUG-2260545 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-2260545 can enable remote code execution or denial of service attacks through crafted ANI files.

  • Which versions of GNOME GdkPixbuf are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2260545?

    Versions of GNOME GdkPixbuf up to and including 2.42.10 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2260545.

  • What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2260545?

    Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2260545 could lead to heap metadata corruption and potentially disrupt system functionality.

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