Denial of Service Vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf Affecting Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-6311

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gdk-pixbuf
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-6311?

A vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf, specifically in the file gdk-pixbuf-thumbnailer.c, allows attackers to trigger a denial of service condition. This is achieved through context-dependent methods that involve manipulating the printing of error messages, leading to a NULL pointer dereference and subsequent application crash. This vulnerability poses risks for systems utilizing gdk-pixbuf for graphics rendering.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779
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http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.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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