Vulnerability Description
pamperspective in Netpbm before 10.35.48 does not properly calculate a window height, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image file that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netpbm | Netpbm | <= 10.35.47 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://netpbm.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/netpbm/stable/doc/HISTORY
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/23/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31871
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46054
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00058.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00069.htm
- http://netpbm.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/netpbm/stable/doc/HISTORY
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/23/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31871
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46054
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00058.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00069.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4799?
CVE-2008-4799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). pamperspective in Netpbm before 10.35.48 does not properly calculate a window height, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image file that trigge...
How severe is CVE-2008-4799?
CVE-2008-4799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netpbm Netpbm.