CVE-2007-2459 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted BMP files processed by the Imager Perl module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-2459?
CVE-2007-2459 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the BMP reader (bmp.c) in Imager perl module (libimager-perl) 0.45 through 0.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted 8-bit/pixel compressed BMP files.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2459?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tony Cook Imager.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2459?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-2459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2007-2413, DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2459, DSA-1498-1, GHSA-v92m-h6q5-w9gg.