Description
The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.
Published: 2012-07-03
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-2473 The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.
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Gnome Gdk-pixbuf
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T23:00:34.105Z

Reserved: 2011-06-15T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2011-2485

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2012-07-03T16:40:29.677

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040

Link: CVE-2011-2485

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2011-06-23T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2011-2485 - Bugzilla

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