CVE-2004-0817: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2004
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Updated

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

Affected Software

73 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
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.13
Enlightenment Imlib=1.9.14
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.1
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.2
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.3
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.4
Enlightenment imlib2=1.0.5
Enlightenment imlib2=1.1
Enlightenment imlib2=1.1.1
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.3.3
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.3
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.4.5
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.7
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.8
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.4.8.2.1.1.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.3.2.1.2.0
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.6.0_2003-04-09
ImageMagick ImageMagick=5.5.7
ImageMagick ImageMagick=6.0.2
Sun Java Desktop System=2.0
Sun Java Desktop System=2003
Conectiva Linux=9.0
Conectiva Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=2.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
redhat Fedora Core=core_1.0
redhat Fedora Core=core_2.0
redhat Fedora Core=core_3.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
Turbolinux Turbolinux Desktop=10.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=7.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=8.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=7.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=8.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1

Event History

Sep 17, 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-2004-0817?

CVE-2004-0817 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution through crafted BMP files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0817?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0817, update to the latest version of Imlib or ImageMagick which contains fixes for the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0817?

Affected software includes various versions of Imlib and ImageMagick, particularly those listed with versions 1.0 and above.

4

Can CVE-2004-0817 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0817 can be exploited remotely through the use of specially crafted BMP files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0817?

CVE-2004-0817 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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