CVE-2017-6362
UnknownEPSS 5.10%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6362 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in the gdImagePngPtr function in libgd2 before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a palette with no colors.. EPSS estimates a 5.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Double free vulnerability in the gdImagePngPtr function in libgd2 before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a palette with no colors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd | Libgd | 2.2.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3961Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/381Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/releases/tag/gd-2.2.5Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3961Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/381Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/releases/tag/gd-2.2.5Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6362?
Double free vulnerability in the gdImagePngPtr function in libgd2 before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a palette with no colors.
How severe is CVE-2017-6362?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6362 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6362?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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