PT-2008-1080 · Netpbm+1 · Netpbm+1
Published
2008-02-08
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Updated
2017-09-29
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CVE-2008-0554
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
netpbm versions prior to 10.27
netpbm-devel versions 9.24
netpbm-progs versions 9.24
netpbm version 9.24
Description
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the
readImageData function in giftopnm.c in netpbm, which can be exploited remotely. This can lead to a denial of service (crash) and possibly the execution of arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image. The vulnerability can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.Recommendations
For netpbm versions prior to 10.27, update to version 10.27 or later to resolve the issue.
For netpbm-devel version 9.24, consider disabling the
giftopnm function or restricting access to crafted GIF images until a patch is available.
For netpbm-progs version 9.24, consider disabling the giftopnm function or restricting access to crafted GIF images until a patch is available.
For netpbm version 9.24, consider disabling the giftopnm function or restricting access to crafted GIF images until a patch is available.Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Red Hat
Netpbm