https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/24: CVE-2025-31344: giflib: The giflib open-source component has a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Published Apr 7, 2025
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
giflib giflib<=5.2.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31344?

CVE-2025-31344 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in giflib that can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31344?

To fix CVE-2025-31344, update giflib to version 5.2.3 or later.

3

Which versions of giflib are affected by CVE-2025-31344?

CVE-2025-31344 affects giflib version 5.2.2 and all prior versions.

4

What can be exploited in CVE-2025-31344?

CVE-2025-31344 can be exploited through the DumpScreen2RGB function that improperly accesses the color map.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-31344?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-31344 include crashes, data corruption, and the execution of arbitrary code.

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