CVE-2008-1670
UnknownEPSS 4.76%
Last modified
CVE-2008-1670 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the progressive PNG Image loader (decoders/pngloader.cpp) in KHTML in KDE 4.0.x up to 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.. EPSS estimates a 4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the progressive PNG Image loader (decoders/pngloader.cpp) in KHTML in KDE 4.0.x up to 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 4.0.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 4.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 4.0.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 4.0.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29980Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29980Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-1670?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the progressive PNG Image loader (decoders/pngloader.cpp) in KHTML in KDE 4.0.x up to 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2008-1670?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1670 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1670?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2008-1670?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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