CVE-2007-6697: Buffer overflow in the LWZReadByte function in IMG_gif.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers...

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CVE-2007-6697 is a flaw in SDL_image GIF handling before version 1.2.7. A malicious GIF could crash an application and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk depends on whether any exposed or user-facing software still parses untrusted GIF files using this old library. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications, games, media tools, or embedded software that link SDL_image before 1.2.7 and accept GIF files from users, email, downloads, or other untrusted sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with higher priority where untrusted GIF uploads or file opening are internet-facing. No source provided confirms active exploitation, but possible code execution makes lingering exposure unacceptable in supported environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SDL_image to 1.2.7 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted GIF files.; Rebuild statically linked applications that bundle vulnerable SDL_image code..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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