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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2007-2956

Stack-based buffer overflow in the readRadianceHeader function in (1) src/fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in pfstools 1.6.2 and (2) src/Fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in Qtpfsgui 1.8.11 allows remote attackers to execut...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the readRadianceHeader function in (1) src/fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in pfstools 1.6.2 and (2) src/Fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in Qtpfsgui 1.8.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE (.hdr) file.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PfstoolsPfstools1.6.2
QtpfsguiQtpfsgui1.8.11

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-2956?

CVE-2007-2956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the readRadianceHeader function in (1) src/fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in pfstools 1.6.2 and (2) src/Fileformat/rgbeio.cpp in Qtpfsgui 1.8.11 allows remote attackers to execut...

How severe is CVE-2007-2956?

CVE-2007-2956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2956?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pfstools Pfstools, Qtpfsgui Qtpfsgui.