CVE-2009-0584 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Integer overflow in ICC library allows attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted image files in PostScript or PDF documents.

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-2009-0584?

CVE-2009-0584 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2009. 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

icc.c in the International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (aka icclib), as used in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier and Argyll Color Management System (CMS) 1.0.3 and earlier, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by using a device file for processing a crafted image file associated with large integer values for certain sizes, related to an ICC profile in a (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0584?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Argyllcms Cms, Ghostscript Ghostscript.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0584?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-0584 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0584 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0584, GHSA-3cwm-mjh6-3hwq.

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