CVE-2011-2485

Name: CVE-2011-2485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-03T16:40:29.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2485 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Gdk-Pixbuf	<= 2.23.3
Gnome	Gdk-Pixbuf	2.22.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2485?

How severe is CVE-2011-2485?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2485 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2485?

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Source: NVD / NIST