Intrusion PreventionGD.Library.libgd.gd2.GetHeader.Integer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against an Integer Overflow vulnerability in Libgd.
The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow in GD Graphics Library which leads to a heap overflow. By sending a specially crafted G2 file to the target, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
Affected Products
GD Library libgd prior to 2.2.3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/releases/tag/gd-2.2.3
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-10 | 14.629 | Severity:medium:high |
| ID | 42840 |
| Created | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Updated | Jun 07, 2019 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-5766 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 24.24% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris, MacOS |
| Affected App | PHP_app |