CVE-2019-6978
UnknownEPSS 4.42%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GD Graphics Library (aka LibGD) 2.2.5 has a double free in the gdImage*Ptr() functions in gd_gif_out.c, gd_jpeg.c, and gd_wbmp.c. NOTE: PHP is unaffected.. EPSS estimates a 4.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The GD Graphics Library (aka LibGD) 2.2.5 has a double free in the gdImage*Ptr() functions in gd_gif_out.c, gd_jpeg.c, and gd_wbmp.c. NOTE: PHP is unaffected.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd | Libgd | 2.2.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/553702980ae89c83f2d6e254d62cf82e204956d0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/492Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/089f7c0bc28d399b0420aa6ef058e4c1c120b2aePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-18Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3900-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4384Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/553702980ae89c83f2d6e254d62cf82e204956d0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/492Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/089f7c0bc28d399b0420aa6ef058e4c1c120b2aePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-18Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3900-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4384Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6978?
The GD Graphics Library (aka LibGD) 2.2.5 has a double free in the gdImage*Ptr() functions in gd_gif_out.c, gd_jpeg.c, and gd_wbmp.c. NOTE: PHP is unaffected.
How severe is CVE-2019-6978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6978?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-6972An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR1043ND V2 devices. T…
- CVE-2019-6973Sricam IP CCTV cameras are vulnerable to denial of service v…
- CVE-2019-6974In the Linux kernel before 4.20.8, kvm_ioctl_create_device i…8.1
- CVE-2019-6975Django 1.11.x before 1.11.19, 2.0.x before 2.0.11, and 2.1.x…
- CVE-2019-6976libvips before 8.7.4 generates output images from uninitiali…
- CVE-2019-6977gdImageColorMatch in gd_color_match.c in the GD Graphics Lib…
- CVE-2019-6979An issue was discovered in the User IP History Logs (aka IP_…
- CVE-2019-6980Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite 8.7.x through 8.8.11 allo…
- CVE-2019-6981Zimbra Collaboration Suite 8.7.x through 8.8.11 allows Blind…
- CVE-2019-6982An issue was discovered in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta before 9.4.0…
- CVE-2019-6983An issue was discovered in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta before 9.4.0…
- CVE-2019-6984An issue was discovered in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta before 9.4.0…
Are you affected by CVE-2019-6978?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
