CVE-2008-2426 Memory corruption in n/a
Stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PNM or XPM images.
- 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-2008-2426?
CVE-2008-2426 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Imlib 2 (aka imlib2) 1.4.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a PNM image with a crafted header, related to the load function in src/modules/loaders/loader_pnm.c; or (2) a crafted XPM image, related to the load function in src/modules/loader_xpm.c.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Carsten Haitzler Imlib2.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2426?
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-2008-2426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-2426, DSA-1594-1, GHSA-vp39-rwgc-h3pg.