Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the readImageData function in giftopnm.c in netpbm before 10.27 in netpbm before 10.27 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netpbm | Netpbm | <= 10.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=464056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29079
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30280
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32607
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-665-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1579
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:039
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0131.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27682
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019358
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0460
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2216
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=464056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29079
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0554?
CVE-2008-0554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the readImageData function in giftopnm.c in netpbm before 10.27 in netpbm before 10.27 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execut...
How severe is CVE-2008-0554?
CVE-2008-0554 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-2008-0554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netpbm Netpbm.