Vulnerability Description
gdk-pixbuf through 2.31.1 has GIF loader buffer overflow when initializing decompression tables due to an input validation flaw
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | <= 2.31.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2897Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2897ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2897Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2897Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2897ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2897Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2897?
CVE-2011-2897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). gdk-pixbuf through 2.31.1 has GIF loader buffer overflow when initializing decompression tables due to an input validation flaw
How severe is CVE-2011-2897?
CVE-2011-2897 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Debian Debian Linux.