A remote overflow exists in GdkPixbuf. GdkPixbuf fails to properly validate input in the ICO image decoding functionality resulting in a integer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause a DoS on the affected application resulting in a loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. Apply the appropriate operating system vendor upgrade, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability.
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