CVE-2016-4024: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 13 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in imlib2 before 1.4.9 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large dimensions in an image, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap memory write operation.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/imlib2 | 1.7.1-2+deb11u1 1.10.0-4+deb12u1 1.12.1-1.1 | |
| Enlightenment Imlib2 | <=1.4.8 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.enlightenment.org/legacy/imlib2.git/commit/?id=7eba2e4c8ac0e20838947f10f29d0efe1add8227
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/14/5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4024
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00076.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3555
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86073
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035573
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-12
- https://sourceforge.net/p/enlightenment/mailman/message/35055012/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4024?
CVE-2016-4024 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4024?
To fix CVE-2016-4024, update imlib2 to version 1.4.9 or later on affected systems.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-4024?
CVE-2016-4024 affects 32-bit platforms running versions of imlib2 prior to 1.4.9.
Can CVE-2016-4024 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2016-4024 could potentially lead to unauthorized access and data loss.
Is CVE-2016-4024 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2016-4024 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted image files.
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