CVE-2002-0167: High severity Enlightenment Imlib vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2002
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Updated

Imlib before 1.9.13 sometimes uses the NetPBM package to load trusted images, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain weaknesses of NetPBM.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.1
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.2
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.3
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.4
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.5
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.6
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.7
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.8
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.9
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.10
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.11
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.12

Event History

Apr 22, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0167?

CVE-2002-0167 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0167?

To fix CVE-2002-0167, upgrade to a version of Imlib that is 1.9.13 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-0167?

CVE-2002-0167 affects multiple versions of the Imlib library, specifically versions prior to 1.9.13.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0167?

The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0167 include application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2002-0167 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2002-0167 is a known vulnerability that has been documented for over two decades.

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