CVE-2008-0544 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted IFF ILBM files in SDL_image library.
- 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-2008-0544?
CVE-2008-0544 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2008. 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 IMG_LoadLBM_RW function in IMG_lbm.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted IFF ILBM file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0544?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sdl Sdl Image.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0544?
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-2008-0544 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0544 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0544, GHSA-r37c-fgx7-q833.