Security readout for executives and security teams
This old PHP/libgd flaw can crash an application that processes crafted image dimensions, and the record says arbitrary code execution may be possible. It matters mainly for legacy PHP stacks, especially applications that expose image resizing or creation to untrusted input. Exposure is most likely in unsupported or legacy PHP deployments older than 5.2.4, or distribution packages that did not receive vendor backports. Internet-facing image upload, thumbnailing, or dynamic image-generation features increase relevance. Prioritize remediation if any legacy PHP image-processing service remains internet-facing. Modern, supported PHP deployments are less likely to be affected, but old forgotten systems are the main business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP or vendor PHP/GD packages to a fixed version, starting with PHP 5.2.4 guidance.; Review Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, SUSE, Fedora, and other relevant vendor advisories.; Retire unsupported PHP runtimes that cannot receive security backports..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- php-gdimagecreate-bo(36382)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11147CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- FEDORA-2007-709CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1693CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1702CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- php-gdimagecopyresized-bo(36383)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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