Vulnerability identifier: #VU12341

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0941

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GD Graphics Library
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Boutell.Com, Inc.

Description

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

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via specially crafted image files that trigger the overflows due to improper calls to the gdMalloc function.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.33-3tr.

Vulnerable software versions

GD Graphics Library: 1.8.4 - 2.0.33

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18048

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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.