Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the BMP reader in OptiPNG 0.6 and 0.6.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, related to an "array overflow."
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng | Optipng | 0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=505399
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/12/1
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/Patch
- http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/optipng/optipng-0.6.1.1.diff?downloadExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32651Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34259
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-01.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=639631&group_id=151404Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32248
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3108
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46519
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=505399
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/12/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5101?
CVE-2008-5101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the BMP reader in OptiPNG 0.6 and 0.6.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, related to an "array overflow."
How severe is CVE-2008-5101?
CVE-2008-5101 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-2008-5101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Optipng Optipng.