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GD Graphics Library '_gdGetColors()' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The host is installed with GD Graphics Library and is prone to Buffer Overflow vulnerability. This NVT may create FP and LSC's are taking care of it.
Insight
Insight
The flaw is due to error in '_gdGetColors' function in gd_gd.c which fails to check certain colorsTotal structure member, whicn can be exploited to cause buffer overflow or buffer over-read attacks via a crafted GD file.
Affected Software
Affected Software
GD Graphics Library version 2.x on Linux.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.