CVE-2008-5317
First published: Wed Dec 03 2008(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function in src/cmsgamma.c in Little cms color engine (aka lcms) before 1.17 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a file containing a certain "number of entries" value, which is interpreted improperly, leading to an allocation of insufficient memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.15 | |
| LittleCMS | <=1.16 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.08 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.12 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.14 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.13 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.15 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.11 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.08 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.07 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.10 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.13 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.09 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.12 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.11 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | <=1.16 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.07 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.10 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.09 | |
| Little CMS Color engine | =1.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/28/3
- http://lcms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lcms/lcms/src/cmsgamma.c?view=diff&r1=1.16&r2=1.17
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33066
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32708
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33219
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0011.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47120
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10685
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/693-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5317?
CVE-2008-5317 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5317?
To fix CVE-2008-5317, upgrade to Little CMS Color engine version 1.17 or later.
What causes CVE-2008-5317?
CVE-2008-5317 is caused by an integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function.
Which versions of Little CMS Color engine are affected by CVE-2008-5317?
CVE-2008-5317 affects versions of Little CMS Color engine from 1.07 up to and including 1.16.
Can CVE-2008-5317 lead to security breaches?
Yes, CVE-2008-5317 can lead to security breaches by allowing attackers to cause improper memory allocation.
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