CVE-2022-28506
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.22%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28506 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a heap-buffer-overflow in GIFLIB 5.2.1 function DumpScreen2RGB() in gif2rgb.c:298:45.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a heap-buffer-overflow in GIFLIB 5.2.1 function DumpScreen2RGB() in gif2rgb.c:298:45.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Giflib Project | Giflib | 5.2.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://github.com/verf1sh/Poc/blob/master/asan_report_giflib.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/verf1sh/Poc/blob/master/giflib_pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/159/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/verf1sh/Poc/blob/master/asan_report_giflib.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/verf1sh/Poc/blob/master/giflib_pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/159/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28506?
There is a heap-buffer-overflow in GIFLIB 5.2.1 function DumpScreen2RGB() in gif2rgb.c:298:45.
How severe is CVE-2022-28506?
CVE-2022-28506 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28506?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-28506?
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