CVE-2008-6079: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 06 2009(Updated: )
imlib2 before 1.4.2 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted (1) ARGB, (2) BMP, (3) JPEG, (4) LBM, (5) PNM, (6) TGA, or (7) XPM file, related to "several heap and stack based buffer overflows - partly due to integer overflows."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.4.0 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.5 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.2.2 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.3.0 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | <=1.4.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.2.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.2 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.3 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.4 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.0.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | =1.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=634778
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32354
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=576469
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39340
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0803
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2898
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46037
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6079?
CVE-2008-6079 has not been explicitly rated, but it is associated with heap and stack-based buffer overflows, which are often critical.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6079?
To address CVE-2008-6079, upgrade Imlib2 to version 1.4.2 or later.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2008-6079?
CVE-2008-6079 affects several file types including ARGB, BMP, JPEG, LBM, PNM, TGA, and XPM.
Which versions of Imlib2 are vulnerable to CVE-2008-6079?
Imlib2 versions before 1.4.2, including 1.1.1, 1.0, 1.4.0, among others, are vulnerable to CVE-2008-6079.
Who can be affected by CVE-2008-6079?
Any context-dependent attacker can exploit CVE-2008-6079 against systems using vulnerable versions of Imlib2.
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