CVE-2008-5317 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 3 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer signedness error in Little cms allows attackers to cause insufficient memory allocation via a crafted file, potentially leading to denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Not stated
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-5317?

CVE-2008-5317 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2008.

Official description

Integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function in src/cmsgamma.c in Little cms color engine (aka lcms) before 1.17 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a file containing a certain "number of entries" value, which is interpreted improperly, leading to an allocation of insufficient memory.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5317?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Littlecms Lcms, Littlecms Little Cms Color Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5317?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5317 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5317 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6399-c226-99jr.