CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0817

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of remote code execution through a malicious BMP file, potentially leading to data theft or malware installation.

Recommendation

Update the imlib library to a patched version immediately. Restrict processing of BMP files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

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