Vulnerability Description
The gdPngReadData function in libgd 2.0.34 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted PNG image with truncated data, which causes an infinite loop in the png_read_info function in libpng.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd | Libgd | 2.0.34 |
References
- http://bugs.libgd.org/?do=details&task_id=86Patch
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-07/msg00006.html
- http://osvdb.org/35788
- http://osvdb.org/36643
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0889.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25362
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25535
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25575
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25657
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25658
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2756?
CVE-2007-2756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The gdPngReadData function in libgd 2.0.34 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted PNG image with truncated data, which causes an infinite loop in t...
How severe is CVE-2007-2756?
CVE-2007-2756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgd Libgd.