Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in converter/ppm/xpmtoppm.c in netpbm before 10.47.07 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an XPM image file that contains a crafted header field associated with a large color index value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netpbm | Netpbm | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
- http://netpbm.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/netpbm/stable/converter/ppm/xpmtoppm.c?
- http://netpbm.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/netpbm/stable/doc/HISTORY?view=markup
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38530
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38915
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2026
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:039
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/09/11
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1811.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38164
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0358Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0780
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=546580
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56207
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4274?
CVE-2009-4274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in converter/ppm/xpmtoppm.c in netpbm before 10.47.07 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code...
How severe is CVE-2009-4274?
CVE-2009-4274 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-2009-4274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netpbm Netpbm.