SB2015113001 - Ubuntu update for libgd
Published: November 30, 2015
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015113001
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0941)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via specially crafted image files that trigger the overflows due to improper calls to the gdMalloc function.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.