REDHAT-BUG-431568: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 5, 2008
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Updated

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2006-4484 to the following vulnerability:

Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in ext/gd/libgd/gdgifin.c in the GD extension in PHP before 5.1.5 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with inputcodesize greater than MAXLWZBITS, which triggers an overflow when initializing the table array.

References: http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=38112 http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/gd/libgd/gdgifin.c?r1=1.10&r2=1.11 http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5

Affected Software

1 affected component
The PHP Group PHP<5.1.5

Event History

Feb 5, 2008
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-431568?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-431568 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-431568?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-431568, upgrade to PHP version 5.1.5 or later.

3

What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-431568?

The affected product for REDHAT-BUG-431568 is PHP versions prior to 5.1.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-431568?

REDHAT-BUG-431568 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can REDHAT-BUG-431568 lead to data compromise?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-431568 can potentially lead to data compromise through remote code execution.

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