Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in generic/tkImgGIF.c in Tcl (Tcl/Tk) 8.4.13 through 8.4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multi-frame interlaced GIF files in which later frames are smaller than the first. NOTE: this issue is due to an incorrect patch for CVE-2007-5378.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcl Tk | Tcl Tk | 8.4.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=192539
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26942PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27182
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27207
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27295
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34297
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-07.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=541207Patch
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001826.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1743
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:200
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_20_sr.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5137?
CVE-2007-5137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in generic/tkImgGIF.c in Tcl (Tcl/Tk) 8.4.13 through 8.4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multi-frame interlaced GIF files in which la...
How severe is CVE-2007-5137?
CVE-2007-5137 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-2007-5137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcl Tk Tcl Tk.