CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3350

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The libungif library before version 4.1.0 contains a memory corruption vulnerability via a crafted GIF file, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue is caused by an out-of-bounds write.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely corrupt system memory and potentially take control of an application using the libungif library, leading to data leakage or full system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update the libungif library to version 4.1.0 or later. If updating is not possible, restrict processing of GIF files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file that leads to an out-of-bounds write.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS