Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function in src/cmsgamma.c in Little cms color engine (aka lcms) before 1.17 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a file containing a certain "number of entries" value, which is interpreted improperly, leading to an allocation of insufficient memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Littlecms | Lcms | <= 1.16 |
| Littlecms | Little Cms Color Engine | <= 1.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lcms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lcms/lcms/src/cmsgamma.c?view=diff&r1=1.1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33066
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33219
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1684
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/28/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0011.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32708
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47120
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/693-1/
- http://lcms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lcms/lcms/src/cmsgamma.c?view=diff&r1=1.1Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33066
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33219
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1684
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/28/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5317?
CVE-2008-5317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function in src/cmsgamma.c in Little cms color engine (aka lcms) before 1.17 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a file containing a certain "n...
How severe is CVE-2008-5317?
CVE-2008-5317 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Littlecms Lcms, Littlecms Little Cms Color Engine.