Vulnerability Description
Gifsicle gifview 1.89 and older is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the read_gif function resulting potential code execution
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lcdf | Gifsicle | <= 1.89 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/114Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4084Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kohler/gifsicle/issues/114Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4084Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000421?
CVE-2017-1000421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Gifsicle gifview 1.89 and older is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the read_gif function resulting potential code execution
How severe is CVE-2017-1000421?
CVE-2017-1000421 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-2017-1000421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lcdf Gifsicle, Debian Debian Linux.