Vulnerability Description
The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Enlightenment | Imlib2 | <= 1.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00076.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3555
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=785369
- https://git.enlightenment.org/legacy/imlib2.git/commit/?id=37a96801663b7b4cd3fbe
- https://sourceforge.net/p/enlightenment/mailman/message/35055012/Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00076.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3555
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=785369
- https://git.enlightenment.org/legacy/imlib2.git/commit/?id=37a96801663b7b4cd3fbe
- https://sourceforge.net/p/enlightenment/mailman/message/35055012/Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3994?
CVE-2016-3994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read...
How severe is CVE-2016-3994?
CVE-2016-3994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Enlightenment Imlib2.