CVE-2009-0793: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 26 2009(Updated: )
cmsxform.c in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) 1.18, as used in OpenJDK and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted image that triggers execution of incorrect code for "transformations of monochrome profiles."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| sun OpenJDK | =6 | |
| LittleCMS | =1.18 |
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Reference Links
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0377.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=542412
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34634
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0964
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34411
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34635
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34623
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00204.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00203.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34675
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34632
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34782
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-19.xml
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00285.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg00233.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35048
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:121
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:137
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:162
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1043-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42870
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0087
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11340
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0793?
The severity of CVE-2009-0793 is classified as moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0793?
To fix CVE-2009-0793, update to the latest version of LittleCMS or OpenJDK that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0793?
CVE-2009-0793 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted images that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-0793?
CVE-2009-0793 affects LittleCMS version 1.18 and Sun OpenJDK version 6.
What are the symptoms of a CVE-2009-0793 attack?
Symptoms of a CVE-2009-0793 attack include application crashes due to failed image transformations.
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