# CVE-2018-5711: libgd3: gd_gif_in.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd), as used in PHP before 5.6.33, 7.0.x before 7.0.27, 7.1.x before 7...

CVE-2018-5711 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libgd-tools 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2, released June 20, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5711
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.1320
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 15, 2018

## Description

gd_gif_in.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd), as used in PHP before 5.6.33, 7.0.x before 7.0.27, 7.1.x before 7.1.13, and 7.2.x before 7.2.1, has an integer signedness error that leads to an infinite loop via a crafted GIF file, as demonstrated by a call to the imagecreatefromgif or imagecreatefromstring PHP function. This is related to GetCode_ and gdImageCreateFromGifCtx.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libgd-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2 | [libgd-tools 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgd-tools-2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Linux | libgd3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2 | [libgd3 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgd3-2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 20, 2019 |

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