CVE-2008-6070: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 6, 2009
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Updated

Multiple heap-based buffer underflows in the ReadPALMImage function in coders/palm.c in GraphicsMagick before 1.2.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PALM image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0770. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

24 affected components
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.11
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.3
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.5
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.10
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.4
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.4
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.5
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.9
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.7
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.12
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.13
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick<=1.2.2
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.6
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.6
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.2.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.14
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.8
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.1.1
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.0.3

Event History

Feb 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Feb 10, 2009
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6070?

CVE-2008-6070 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6070?

To fix CVE-2008-6070, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.2.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-6070?

CVE-2008-6070 affects several versions of GraphicsMagick, including versions up to and including 1.2.2.

4

Can CVE-2008-6070 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2008-6070 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PALM images.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6070?

CVE-2008-6070 is a heap-based buffer underflow vulnerability.

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