Vulnerability Description
The load function in the XPM loader for imlib2 1.4.2, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that triggers a "pointer arithmetic error" and a heap-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2426.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Enlightenment | Imlib2 | 1.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=505714#15
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/49970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32796Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32843
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33323
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-23.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1672
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:019
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/20/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32371
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-683-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5187?
CVE-2008-5187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The load function in the XPM loader for imlib2 1.4.2, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that...
How severe is CVE-2008-5187?
CVE-2008-5187 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Enlightenment Imlib2.