CVE-2008-5262 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in DevIL allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.
- 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-2008-5262?
CVE-2008-5262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2009. 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5262?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Devil Developers Image Library.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5262?
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-2008-5262 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5262 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5262, DSA-1717-1, DTSA-184-1, GHSA-54r8-gh6f-gmg7.