The (a) imagearc and (b) imagefilledarc functions in GD Graphics Library (libgd) before…
Priority LOW 31CWE-399Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Partial
- Fix status
- Will not fix Red Hat: no fix planned
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-399 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
The (a) imagearc and (b) imagefilledarc functions in GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large (1) start or (2) end angle degree value.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.04857 92nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Will not fix Red Hat: no fix planned
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 9
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:*:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 2.0.35 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.33 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.34 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.34 rc1 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.34 rc2 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.35 rc1 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.35 rc2 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.35 rc3 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
| cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.0.35 rc4 | Vulnerable | Libgd |
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:*:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 2.0.35 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.33 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.34 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.34 rc1 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.34:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.34 rc2 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.35 rc1 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.35 rc2 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.35 rc3 Vulnerable ·Libgd
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:gd_graphics_library:2.0.35:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.0.35 rc4 Vulnerable ·Libgd
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-3477
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rw88-xg62-qv59
References
Advisory 13
More Libgd Gd Graphics Library vulnerabilities
- TI-2009-03383 The _gdGetColors function in gd_gd.c in PHP 5.2.11 and 5.3.x before 5.3.1, and the GD… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2007-03366 The gdImageCreateXbm function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3
- TI-2007-03365 Integer overflow in gdImageCreateTrueColor function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd)… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3
- TI-2007-03367 Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the GIF reader in the GD Graphics Library (libgd)… CVSS 2.0LOW 2.6
Sources
- CVE-2007-3477 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-3477 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rw88-xg62-qv59 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2007-3477 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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