Denial of Service Vulnerability in gdk_pixbuf Library by GNOME
CVE-2011-2485

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gdk-pixbuf
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 July 2012

What is CVE-2011-2485?

The gdk_pixbuf library's function for loading GIF images does not properly process certain return values, which can be exploited by attackers. By delivering a specially crafted GIF file, an attacker can cause excessive memory consumption on the target system, leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 2.23.5, making it crucial for users to upgrade to ensure protection against such attacks.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/45656
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http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=f8569bb...
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http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gdk-pixbuf/2.23/gd...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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