Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib 2 (aka imlib2) 1.4.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a PNM image with a crafted header, related to the load function in src/modules/loaders/loader_pnm.c; or (2) a crafted XPM image, related to the load function in src/modules/loader_xpm.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Carsten Haitzler | Imlib2 | 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30401Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30485Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30572Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30727Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-25/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020146
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1594
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492739/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29417
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-697-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1700Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2426?
CVE-2008-2426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib 2 (aka imlib2) 1.4.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a PNM image wit...
How severe is CVE-2008-2426?
CVE-2008-2426 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Carsten Haitzler Imlib2.