CVE-2007-0010
Description
The GdkPixbufLoader function in GIMP ToolKit (GTK+) in GTK 2 (gtk2) before 2.4.13 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed image file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
GTK2 GDKPixBufLoader - Remote Denial of Service
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22209/info
Applications using the gtk2 library may be prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability because the library fails to handle malformed image data.
An attacker can exploit this issue to crash applications on a victim's computer.
https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/29520.mboxOS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 2.8.20-5 |
| sid | Fixed | 2.8.20-5 |
| forky | Fixed | 2.8.20-5 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 2.8.20-5 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 2.8.20-5 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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