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CVE-2007-6697

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in IMG_gif.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)...

Published: Feb 1, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 23, 2008

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

10.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in IMG_gif.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Sources

SDL_image 1.2.6 - Invalid '.GIF' File LWZ Minimum Code Size Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
Gynvael Coldwind · linux · Jan 23, 2008

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