CVE-2004-0990

CVE-2004-0990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gd Graphics Library Gdlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in GD Graphics Library libgd 2.0.28 (libgd2), and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via PNG image files with large image rows values that lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in the gdImageCreateFromPngCtx function, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2004-0941.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0990?
Integer overflow in GD Graphics Library libgd 2.0.28 (libgd2), and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via PNG image files with large image rows values that lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in the gdImageCreateFromPngCtx function, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2004-0941.
How severe is CVE-2004-0990?
CVE-2004-0990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0990 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0990?
CVE-2004-0990 primarily affects Gd Graphics Library Gdlib. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0990?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0990 published?
CVE-2004-0990 was published on 2005-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

More vulnerabilities in Gd Graphics Library Gdlib

All CVEs affecting Gd Graphics Library Gdlib →