Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the read_bitmap_file_data function in io-xbm.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.26.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a negative (1) height or (2) width in an XBM file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | <= 2.26.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=4f0f465f991cd454d03189497f923eExploitPatch
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=b1bb3053856aede37d473c92f0e5a1Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0135.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49125Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49715Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201206-20.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/15/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/15/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53548
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdk-pixbuf/+bug/681150Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75578
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=4f0f465f991cd454d03189497f923eExploitPatch
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=b1bb3053856aede37d473c92f0e5a1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2370?
CVE-2012-2370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the read_bitmap_file_data function in io-xbm.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.26.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a negative (1) heig...
How severe is CVE-2012-2370?
CVE-2012-2370 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf.