CVE-2009-3546 describes a buffer overflow or over-read vulnerability in the _gdGetColors function of the GD Graphics Library (versions 2.x) and PHP (versions 5.2.11 and 5.3.x before 5.3.1). This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a specially crafted GD file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.33CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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