CVE-2007-6697 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted GIF files in SDL_image 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-2007-6697?
CVE-2007-6697 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2008. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sdl Sdl Image.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6697?
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-2007-6697 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6697 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6697, GHSA-r8gv-4rq7-chfp.