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The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.
Overview
This CVE affects gdk-pixbuf before version 2.23.5 and allows remote attackers to exploit a vulnerability in the handling of GIF image files, leading to a denial of service condition due to excessive memory consumption.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their gdk-pixbuf installation to version 2.23.5 or later. By upgrading to the patched version, the issue with handling GIF image files will be resolved, preventing potential denial of service attacks.
References
- Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/45656
- GDK-Pixbuf Commit Details: http://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=f8569bb13e2aa1584dde61ca545144750f7a7c98
- GDK-Pixbuf Release Notes: http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gdk-pixbuf/2.23/gdk-pixbuf-2.23.5.news
- Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/49715
- Gentoo GLSA: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-20.xml
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
