CVE-2010-4694: Buffer overflow in gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.3 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to cause...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old flaw in gif2png, a GIF-to-PNG conversion utility. A specially crafted GIF with many embedded images can overflow a buffer while output filenames are generated, causing crashes and possibly other unspecified effects. Business urgency is highest where gif2png processes untrusted uploads or is called by web/CGI workflows. Exposure is likely limited to systems with gif2png installed and reachable through automated conversion, upload handling, batch media processing, or CGI-style wrappers. Desktop-only manual use is lower urgency unless users process untrusted GIF files. Treat as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency. Prioritize internet-facing upload services and automated media pipelines first. If gif2png is absent or only used manually on trusted files, business risk is likely low. Mitigation focus: Upgrade gif2png packages using relevant distribution advisories where available.; Apply vendor or distro patches, including package-maintainer overflow fixes where applicable.; Remove gif2png from untrusted upload or CGI conversion paths if updates are unavailable..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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