CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0444

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

GTKSee versions 0.5 and 0.5.1 have a heap-based buffer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image of certain color depths.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially leading to system takeover or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update GTKSee to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in GTKSee 0.5 and 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image of certain color depths.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS