CVE-2005-3350 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file due to an out-of-bounds write in the libungif library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2005-3350?

CVE-2005-3350 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3350?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libungif Libungif.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3350?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-3350 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3350 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3350, GHSA-mh2j-cpx3-ww24.

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