Application Crash in GNOME gThumb Due to Malformed JPEG Image
CVE-2020-36427

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gthumb
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2021

What is CVE-2020-36427?

A vulnerability in GNOME gThumb versions prior to 3.10.1 allows an application crash when a malformed JPEG image is processed by the software. Maliciously crafted JPEG images can trigger this instability, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this flaw.

References

https://download.gnome.org/sources/gthumb/3.10/gthumb-3.1...
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https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gthumb-list/2020-Septembe...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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