ID:1412 - Exploit for Improper resource shutdown in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2007-3473

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1412 - Exploit for Improper resource shutdown in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2007-3473

ID:1412 - Exploit for Improper resource shutdown in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2007-3473

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU12346
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-3473
CWE-ID: CWE-404
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
GD Graphics Library

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in gdImageCreateXbm function due to improper resource shutdown. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and cause the service to crash.


Remediation

Update to version 2.0.35.