CVE-2010-0991 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 22 Apr 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Heap-based buffer overflows in imlib2 allow arbitrary code execution via crafted image files, requiring user interaction to open the malicious 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-2010-0991?

CVE-2010-0991 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2010. 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 heap-based buffer overflows in imlib2 1.4.3 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ARGB, (2) XPM, or (3) BMP file, related to the IMAGE_DIMENSIONS_OK macro in lib/image.h.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0991?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)

imlib2 openSUSE:Tumbleweed All versions 1.4.9-1.4

Products include Enlightenment Imlib2.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0991?

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-2010-0991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh2h-w7j5-5fpp, openSUSE-SU-2024:10320-1.