Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in IMG_gif.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sdl | Sdl Image | <= 1.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=207933
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120110205511630&w=2Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28640Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28850
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28869
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29542
- http://vexillium.org/?sec-sdlgifExploit
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0061
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1493
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200802-01.xml
- http://www.libsdl.org/cgi/viewvc.cgi/trunk/SDL_image/CHANGES?revision=3462&view=Patch
- http://www.libsdl.org/cgi/viewvc.cgi/trunk/SDL_image/IMG_gif.c?r1=2970&r2=3462Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6697?
CVE-2007-6697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in IMG_gif.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a cra...
How severe is CVE-2007-6697?
CVE-2007-6697 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sdl Sdl Image.