Vulnerability identifier: #VU12346

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-3473

CWE-ID: CWE-404

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.35.

Vulnerable software versions

GD Graphics Library: 1.8.4 - 2.0.34

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=277421

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.