CVE-2008-5262

Name: CVE-2008-5262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-13T17:00:01.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devil	Developers Image Library	1.7.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5262?

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iGetHdrHeader function in src-IL/src/il_hdr.c in DevIL 1.7.4 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE file.

How severe is CVE-2008-5262?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5262?

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Source: NVD / NIST