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CVE-2008-5263

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the mt_codec::getHdrHead function in kernel/kls_hdr/fmt_codec_hdr.cpp in ksquirrel-libs 0.8.0 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code vi…

Published Feb 26, 2009dmitry_baryshevCWE-119EPSS 2.27%

Overview

CVE-2008-5263 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dmitry_baryshev ksquirrel-libs. It was published on February 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the mt_codec::getHdrHead function in kernel/kls_hdr/fmt_codec_hdr.cpp in ksquirrel-libs 0.8.0 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE image (aka .hdr file).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dmitry_baryshev. Update ksquirrel-libs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/33469Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-63/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501228/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33902Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0528Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48901Refsecunia.com/advisories/33469Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-63/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501228/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33902

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5263?

CVE-2008-5263 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dmitry_baryshev ksquirrel-libs. It was published on February 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-5263?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5263?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dmitry_baryshev. Update ksquirrel-libs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5263?

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