GD Graphics Library up to 2.3.2 TGA File gd_tga.c read_header_tga out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GD Graphics Library up to 2.3.2. Impacted is the function read_header_tga of the file gd_tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-38115. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.3.2 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function read_header_tga of the file gd_tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 08/05/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38115. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278742 (Debian dla-4411 : libgd-dev - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (278742). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 278742
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4411 : libgd-dev - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/04/2021 🔍
08/05/2021 +1 days 🔍
08/05/2021 +0 days 🔍
12/16/2025 +1594 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180119

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2021 08:04
Updated: 12/16/2025 23:56
Changes: 08/05/2021 08:04 (40), 08/08/2021 14:22 (2), 12/16/2025 23:56 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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