CVE-2007-3473: The gdImageCreateXbm function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-3473?

gd graphics library: upgrade to newer than 2.0.35_rc5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-3473 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-3473 affect?

CVE-2007-3473 affects gd graphics library. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The gdImageCreateXbm function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving a gdImageCreate failure.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-3473?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-3473 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gd graphics library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The gdImageCreateXbm function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving a gdImageCreate failure.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	13.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libgd

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-28 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libgd gd graphics library UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.35_rc5

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.35_rc5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gd-graphics-library || rpm -q gd-graphics-library || gd-graphics-library --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.35_rc5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gd-graphics-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gd-graphics-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: GD Graphics Library 2.0.34 - 'libgd' gdImageCreateXbm Function Unspecified Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3473?

gd graphics library: upgrade to newer than 2.0.35_rc5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3473 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-3473 affect?

CVE-2007-3473 affects gd graphics library. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The gdImageCreateXbm function in the GD Graphics Library (libgd) before 2.0.35 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving a gdImageCreate failure.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3473?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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