Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2018-11490 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
GIFLIB Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software |
Vendor | GIFLIB Project |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU75499
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11490
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DGifDecompressLine function in dgif_lib.c in GIFLIB because a certain "Private->RunningCode - 2" array index is not checked. A remote attacker can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGIFLIB: All versions
External linkshttp://github.com/pts/sam2p/issues/38
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104327
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4107-1/
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00008.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.