CVE-2007-6697 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the LWZReadByte function of SDL_image versions prior to 1.2.7, specifically impacting the handling of GIF files. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted GIF image. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-31054) confirms the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.2.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sdl:sdl_image:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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