CVE-2008-0553 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 7 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tk 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-2008-0553?

CVE-2008-0553 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in tkImgGIF.c in Tk (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0553?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)

tkimg openSUSE:Tumbleweed All versions 1.4-5.9

Products include Tcl Tk Tcl Tk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0553?

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-2008-0553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0553, DSA-1490-1, DSA-1491-1, DSA-1598-1, DTSA-140-1, GHSA-w2px-74cm-hrpr and 1 more.