CVE-2014-2497

CVE-2014-2497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Description

The gdImageCreateFromXpm function in gdxpm.c in libgd, as used in PHP 5.4.26 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted color table in an XPM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2497?
The gdImageCreateFromXpm function in gdxpm.c in libgd, as used in PHP 5.4.26 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted color table in an XPM file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2497?
CVE-2014-2497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2497 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2497?
CVE-2014-2497 primarily affects Php. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2497?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2497 published?
CVE-2014-2497 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (31)

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