GD Graphics Library gdImageCreateTrueColor integer overflow
| gd-imagecreatetruecolor-overflow (35108) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The GD Graphics Library could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an integer overflow in the gdImageCreateTrueColor function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unspecified attack vectors to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Boutell, GD Graphics Library 2.0.34 and prior
- Gentoo, Linux
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2008.0 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 4.0
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 4.0 X86_64
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 4 ES
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 4 Desktop
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 4 AS
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 4 WS
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5 Client Workstation
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5 Client
- SuSE, SuSE Linux
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of the GD Graphics Library (2.0.35 or later), available from the GD Graphics Library Web site. See References.
For SUSE Linux:
Refer to SUSE-SR:2007:015 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Mandriva Linux:
Refer to MDKSA-2007:153 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Mandriva Linux (tetex):
Refer to MDKSA-2007:164 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux (GD):
Refer to GLSA 200708-05 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- GD Graphics Library Web site, ReleaseNote020035 at http://www.libgd.org/ReleaseNote020035.
- libgd Bug FS#89, Possible integer overflow in gdImageCreateTrueColor at http://bugs.libgd.org/?do=details&task_id=89.
- ASA-2008-099: gd security update (RHSA-2008-0146)
- BID-24651: GD Graphics Library Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-3472: Integer overflow in gdImageCreateTrueColor function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote attackers to have unspecified attack vectors and impact.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2336: GD Graphics Library Image Processing Integer Overflow and Denial of Service Issues
- GLSA-200708-05: GD: Multiple vulnerabilities
- GLSA-200711-34: CSTeX: Multiple vulnerabilities
- MDKSA-2007:153: Updated gd packages fix several vulnerabilities
- MDKSA-2007:164: Updated tetex packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
- RHSA-2008-0146: Moderate: gd security update
- SA25855: GD Graphics Library Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SUSE-SR:2007:015: SUSE Security Summary Report
Reported:
Jun 09, 2007
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