First published: Tue Jun 24 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in NConvert 4.92, GFL SDK 2.82, and XnView 1.93.6 on Windows and 1.70 on Linux and FreeBSD allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted format keyword in a Sun TAAC file.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
pagesperso-orange GFL SDK | =2.82 | |
XnSoft NConvert | =4.92 | |
Microsoft Windows NT | ||
XnView | =1.93.6 | |
FreeBSD Kernel | ||
Red Hat Linux | ||
XnView | =1.70 |
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CVE-2008-2427 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2008-2427, users should update to the latest versions of NConvert, GFL SDK, or XnView that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2008-2427 affects Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD platforms running specific versions of NConvert, GFL SDK, and XnView.
CVE-2008-2427 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted Sun TAAC files.
CVE-2008-2427 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers who leverage crafted files to execute arbitrary code.