# CVE-2019-11038: libgd3: When using the gdImageCreateFromXbm() function in the GD Graphics Library (aka LibGD) 2.2.5, as used in the PHP GD ex...

CVE-2019-11038 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libgd-tools 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4, released February 11, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11038
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0433
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 18, 2019

## Description

When using the gdImageCreateFromXbm() function in the GD Graphics Library (aka LibGD) 2.2.5, as used in the PHP GD extension in PHP versions 7.1.x below 7.1.30, 7.2.x below 7.2.19 and 7.3.x below 7.3.6, it is possible to supply data that will cause the function to use the value of uninitialized variable. This may lead to disclosing contents of the stack that has been left there by previous code.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libgd-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4 | [libgd-tools 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgd-tools-2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4.md) | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Linux | libgd3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4 | [libgd3 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgd3-2.2.5-4ubuntu0.4.md) | Feb 11, 2020 |

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