Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-44648 CVE-2021-46829 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 CWE-787 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system gdk-pixbuf (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU67161
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-2021-44648
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 when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted GIF file, 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.
MitigationUpdate gdk-pixbuf package to version 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
gdk-pixbuf (Debian package): before 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5228
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.
EUVDB-ID: #VU66184
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-2021-46829
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing GIF images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted GIF image, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate gdk-pixbuf package to version 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
gdk-pixbuf (Debian package): before 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5228
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.