Integer overflow in GNOME Gdk-Pixbuf

CVE-2021-20240

A flaw was found in gdk-pixbuf in versions before 2.42.0. An integer wraparound leading to an out of bounds write can occur when a crafted GIF image is loaded. An attacker may cause applications to crash or could potentially execute code on the victim system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

EPSS: 0.023 (82.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20240?
CVE-2021-20240 is a high-severity vulnerability in GNOME Gdk-Pixbuf, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-05-28.
How severe is CVE-2021-20240?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.