Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when it is not using netpbm, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a P3 format PNM file with more data than implied by its width and height values.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gocr | Optical Character Recognition Utility | 0.3.2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111358557823673&w=2
- http://www.overflow.pl/adv/gocr.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111358557823673&w=2
- http://www.overflow.pl/adv/gocr.txtExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1142?
CVE-2005-1142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when it is not using netpbm, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a P3 format PNM file with more data than i...
How severe is CVE-2005-1142?
CVE-2005-1142 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gocr Optical Character Recognition Utility.