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CVE-2008-0553

UnknownEPSS 4.25%

Last modified

CVE-2008-0553 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in tkImgGIF.c in Tk (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.. EPSS estimates a 4.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in tkImgGIF.c in Tk (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.25%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Tcl TkTcl Tk<= 8.4.17
Tcl TkTcl Tk2.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk3.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk4.0p1
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.1p1
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.2
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.4
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.5
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.6
Tcl TkTcl Tk6.7
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.0
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.4
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.5
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.5p1
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.6
Tcl TkTcl Tk7.6p2
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.0
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.0.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.0.4
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.0.5
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.0p2
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.1.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.2.0
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.2.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.2.2
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.2.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.0
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.2
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.4
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.3.5
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.0
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.1
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.2
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.3
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.4
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.5
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.6
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.7
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.8
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.9
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.10
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.11
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.12
Tcl TkTcl Tk8.4.13

Showing 50 of 69 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0553?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadImage function in tkImgGIF.c in Tk (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
How severe is CVE-2008-0553?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0553 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0553?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST