#VU14596 Double free error in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2018-1000222

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#VU14596 Double free error in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2018-1000222

Published: September 3, 2018 / Updated: September 3, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14596
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000222
CWE-ID: CWE-415
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GD Graphics Library
Software vendor:
Boutell.Com, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to double free memory error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into jpeg image, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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