Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in icc.c in the International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (aka icclib), as used in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier and Argyll Color Management System (CMS) 1.0.3 and earlier, allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by using a device file for a translation request that operates on a crafted image file and targets a certain "native color space," related to an ICC profile in a (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | Ghostscript | <= 8.64 |
| Argyllcms | Argyllcms | <= 1.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=261087
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34266Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34373Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34381Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34393Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34398Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34418Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34437Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34443Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34469Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35559
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35569
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021868
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0583?
CVE-2009-0583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in icc.c in the International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (aka icclib), as used in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier and Argyll Color Management System (CMS) 1.0.3 and ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0583?
CVE-2009-0583 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-2009-0583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ghostscript Ghostscript, Argyllcms Argyllcms.