Giflib: double memory free via GifMakeSavedImage() function

A double memory free flaw was identified in the Giflib library in the GifMakeSavedImage() function for GIF image processing.

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The fact

An attacker can use a malformed GIF file to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code.

The patch properly releases memory resources to prevent heap corruption.

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