CVE-2008-5187: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 21 2008(Updated: )
The load function in the XPM loader for imlib2 1.4.2, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that triggers a "pointer arithmetic error" and a heap-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2426.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=505714#15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32796
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/20/5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32843
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00856.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00858.html
- http://osvdb.org/49970
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1672
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32949
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-23.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33323
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:019
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32371
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-683-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3212
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5187?
CVE-2008-5187 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5187?
To fix CVE-2008-5187, upgrade Imlib2 to version 1.4.3 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2008-5187?
CVE-2008-5187 affects applications utilizing Imlib2, specifically version 1.4.2 and potentially other versions.
What exploit method is used in CVE-2008-5187?
CVE-2008-5187 is exploited through crafted XPM files that trigger pointer arithmetic errors and heap-based buffer overflows.
Can CVE-2008-5187 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5187 can potentially be exploited remotely if an application that uses the vulnerable Imlib2 library processes a malicious XPM file.
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