CVE-2008-5101 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in OptiPNG allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into processing a crafted BMP image.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5101?
CVE-2008-5101 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the BMP reader in OptiPNG 0.6 and 0.6.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, related to an "array overflow."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5101?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Optipng Optipng.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5101?
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-2008-5101 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5101 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5101, GHSA-cjj9-29x7-jq96.