Heap-based Buffer Overflow in giflib Affects openEuler
CVE-2025-31344

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openeuler

Status
Giflib
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2025

What is CVE-2025-31344?

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in the giflib component of openEuler, specifically within the gif2rgb.C program file. This flaw can potentially allow an attacker to exploit memory-related operations, leading to unauthorized access or denial of service on affected Linux systems. Users running versions of giflib through 5.2.2 are advised to take immediate action to mitigate this risk by applying available patches and updates. For more details, refer to the official security bulletins.

Affected Version(s)

giflib Linux 0 <= 5.2.2

References

https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/...
https://gitee.com/src-openeuler/giflib/pulls/54

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jiaxuan Song([email protected])
bale.cen ([email protected])
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