CVE-2008-6079: Buffer Overflow
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."
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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.