Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:67087

Info

Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67087
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-0190
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 24 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 15 2015 12:24AM
Credit: Wolfgang Schenk
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Qt is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.

Versions prior to Qt 5.3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Qt QtGui GIF Image Handler Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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