CVE-2021-44648
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44648 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6 is vulnerable to a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files with lzw minimum code size equals to 12.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6 is vulnerable to a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files with lzw minimum code size equals to 12.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdkpixbuf | 2.42.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdk-pixbuf/-/issues/136Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/GdkPixbuf-Heap-Buffer-Overflow-in-lzw_decoder_new/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5228Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdk-pixbuf/-/issues/136Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/GdkPixbuf-Heap-Buffer-Overflow-in-lzw_decoder_new/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5228Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44648?
GNOME gdk-pixbuf 2.42.6 is vulnerable to a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability when decoding the lzw compressed stream of image data in GIF files with lzw minimum code size equals to 12.
How severe is CVE-2021-44648?
CVE-2021-44648 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44648?
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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