GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:22289

Info

GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22289
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-0455
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 29 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 17 2009 11:26PM
Credit: Kees Cook is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0 x86
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0.0 x64
Turbolinux Turbolinux Desktop 10.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux FUJI
Turbolinux Turbolinux 10 F...
Turbolinux Turbolinux 10 F...
TurboLinux Personal
TurboLinux Multimedia
Turbolinux Home
Turbolinux FUJI 0
Turbolinux Appliance Server 2.0
Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
teTeX teTeX 3.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0
 + Redhat Fedora Core6
 SGI ProPack 3.0 SP6
rPath rPath Linux 1
Redhat Fedora Core6
Redhat Fedora Core5
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Pardus Linux 2007.1
OpenPKG OpenPKG E1.0-Solid
OpenPKG OpenPKG Current
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0
MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.33
+ Trustix Secure Linux 3.0.5
+ Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.28
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.27
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.26
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.23
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.22
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.21
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.20
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.15
GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.1
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 3.0 mips
 + Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
 + Debian Linux 3.0 arm
 + Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
 + Debian Linux 3.0
Debian Linux 5.0 sparc
Debian Linux 5.0 s/390
Debian Linux 5.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 5.0 mips
Debian Linux 5.0 m68k
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 5.0 hppa
Debian Linux 5.0 armel
Debian Linux 5.0 arm
Debian Linux 5.0 amd64
Debian Linux 5.0 alpha
Debian Linux 5.0
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 armel
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MSS 3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MM3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 3.1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 2.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 1.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server
Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1
Avaya Message Networking 3.1
Avaya Message Networking
Avaya Intuity LX 2.0
Avaya Intuity LX
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The GD graphics library is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service conditions in applications implementing the affected library. The attacker may also be able to run arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.

Exploit / POC

GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced advisories for details on obtaining and applying the appropriate updates.


Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64

Debian Linux 5.0 alpha

Turbolinux Home

Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel

Debian Linux 4.0 amd64

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32

Debian Linux 4.0 hppa

Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0.0 x64

Debian Linux 5.0 armel

Turbolinux Appliance Server 2.0

Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel

Debian Linux 5.0 mips

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64

Debian Linux 4.0 mips

Debian Linux 5.0 sparc

Debian Linux 4.0 arm

Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc

Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32

TurboLinux Personal

Debian Linux 5.0 s/390

Debian Linux 5.0 hppa

Debian Linux 4.0 sparc

Debian Linux 4.0 s/390

Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0

Turbolinux Turbolinux Desktop 10.0

GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.15

GD Graphics Library gdlib 2.0.33

References

GD Graphics Library JIS-Encoded Font Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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