Double Free Vulnerability in GTK 2 Affects Multiple Linux Distributions
CVE-2005-0891

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gtk
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2005

What is CVE-2005-0891?

A double free vulnerability exists in GTK 2 prior to version 2.2.4 that allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack. By crafting a malicious BMP image, an attacker can exploit this flaw, leading to crashes of applications utilizing the GTK 2 library. This vulnerability affects multiple Linux distributions, making it critical for users to upgrade to the latest version to ensure system stability.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12950
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http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio...
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-343.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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