CVE-2004-0688: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 24, 2004
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in (1) the xpmParseColors function in parse.c, (2) XpmCreateImageFromXpmImage, (3) CreateXImage, (4) ParsePixels, and (5) ParseAndPutPixels for libXpm before 6.8.1 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed XPM image file.

Affected Software

23 affected components
X.Org X11R6=6.7.0
X.Org X11R6=6.8
Xfree86 Project X11r6=3.3.6
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.0
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.0.1
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.0.2.11
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.0.3
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.1.0
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.1.11
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.1.12
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.2.0
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.2.1
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.2.1
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.3.0
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.4
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.5
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1

Remediation

Event History

Sep 24, 2004
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-2004-0688?

CVE-2004-0688 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution through manipulated XPM image files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0688?

To fix CVE-2004-0688, upgrade to libXpm version 6.8.1 or later, which includes patches addressing these integer overflow vulnerabilities.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0688?

CVE-2004-0688 affects libXpm versions prior to 6.8.1, including various X.org and XFree86 X server versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0688?

CVE-2004-0688 is categorized as an integer overflow vulnerability in specific functions that handle parsing of XPM image files.

5

Can CVE-2004-0688 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0688 can be exploited remotely when an attacker sends a specially crafted XPM image file to the target system.

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