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CVE-2009-2295

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple integer overflows in CamlImages 2.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image with large width and height values that trigger a…

Published Jul 5, 2009jun_furuseCWE-189EPSS 2.61%

Overview

CVE-2009-2295 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jun_furuse camlimages. It was published on July 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in CamlImages 2.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image with large width and height values that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the (1) read_png_file or (2) read_png_file_as_rgb24 function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jun_furuse. Update camlimages 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.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
jun_furusecamlimages0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/35819Refwww.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1832Refwww.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-009.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504696/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35556Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1874Refsecunia.com/advisories/35819Refwww.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1832Refwww.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-009.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504696/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2295?

CVE-2009-2295 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jun_furuse camlimages. It was published on July 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2295?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2295?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jun_furuse. Update camlimages 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-2009-2295?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2295 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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