How severe is CVE-2011-2485?

CVE-2011-2485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2485?

CVE-2011-2485 primarily affects Gnome Gdk-pixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2485?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2485 published?

CVE-2011-2485 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2485

CVE-2011-2485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdk-pixbuf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Gdk-pixbuf
Published: 2012-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2485?: The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2485?: CVE-2011-2485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2485?: CVE-2011-2485 primarily affects Gnome Gdk-pixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2485 published?: CVE-2011-2485 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdk-pixbuf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdk-pixbuf:2.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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