Ubuntu update for libgd

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU12341

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0941

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages

Ubuntu 4.10:

libgd1-xpm

libgd1-noxpm

Vulnerable software versions

GD Graphics Library: 1.8.4 - 2.0.33

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:boutell_com:gd_graphics_library:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:boutell_com:gd_graphics_library:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:boutell_com:gd_graphics_library:2.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-33-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.