CVE-2008-5316: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 03 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the ReadEmbeddedTextTag function in src/cmsio1.c in Little cms color engine (aka lcms) before 1.16 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to a length parameter inconsistency involving the contents of "the input file," a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2741.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LittleCMS | <=1.15 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.07 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.08 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.09 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.10 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.11 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.12 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.13 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.14 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | <=1.15 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.07 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.08 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.09 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.10 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.11 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.12 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.13 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://lcms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lcms/lcms/src/cmsio1.c?r1=1.33&r2=1.34
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/28/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33066
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1684
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32708
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0011.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47119
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10531
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5316?
CVE-2008-5316 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5316?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5316, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Little CMS color engine, specifically version 1.16 or later.
What impact does CVE-2008-5316 have on affected systems?
CVE-2008-5316 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted input file.
Which versions of Little CMS are affected by CVE-2008-5316?
CVE-2008-5316 affects all versions of Little CMS prior to 1.16, including versions from 1.07 to 1.15.
How does CVE-2008-5316 exploit a vulnerability?
CVE-2008-5316 exploits a vulnerability by causing a buffer overflow through an inconsistency in length parameters during file processing.
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