CVE-2013-7455: Double Free

Published May 7, 2016
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in the DefaultICCintents function in cmscnvrt.c in liblcms2 in Little CMS 2.x before 2.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed ICC profile that triggers an error in the default intent handler.

Affected Software

6 affected components
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.0
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.1
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.2
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.3
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.4
LittleCms Little Cms Color Engine=2.5

Event History

May 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7455?

CVE-2013-7455 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7455?

To fix CVE-2013-7455, update Little CMS to version 2.6 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-7455?

CVE-2013-7455 affects Little CMS versions 2.0 through 2.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7455?

CVE-2013-7455 is a double free vulnerability found in the DefaultICCintents function.

5

Can CVE-2013-7455 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-7455 can be exploited remotely via a malformed ICC profile.

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