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CVE-2009-5018

UnknownEPSS 10.90%

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CVE-2009-5018 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.3 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument, as demonstrated by a CGI program that launches gif2png.. EPSS estimates a 10.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.3 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument, as demonstrated by a CGI program that launches gif2png.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.90%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CatbGif2png<= 2.5.3
CatbGif2png0.99
CatbGif2png1.0.0
CatbGif2png1.1.0
CatbGif2png1.1.1
CatbGif2png1.2.0
CatbGif2png1.2.1
CatbGif2png1.2.2
CatbGif2png2.0.0
CatbGif2png2.0.1
CatbGif2png2.0.2
CatbGif2png2.0.3
CatbGif2png2.1.1
CatbGif2png2.1.2
CatbGif2png2.1.3
CatbGif2png2.2.0
CatbGif2png2.2.1
CatbGif2png2.2.2
CatbGif2png2.2.3
CatbGif2png2.2.4
CatbGif2png2.2.5
CatbGif2png2.3.0
CatbGif2png2.3.1
CatbGif2png2.3.2
CatbGif2png2.3.3
CatbGif2png2.4.0
CatbGif2png2.4.1
CatbGif2png2.4.2
CatbGif2png2.4.3
CatbGif2png2.4.4
CatbGif2png2.4.5
CatbGif2png2.4.6
CatbGif2png2.4.7
CatbGif2png2.5.0
CatbGif2png2.5.1
CatbGif2png2.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5018?
Stack-based buffer overflow in gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.3 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument, as demonstrated by a CGI program that launches gif2png.
How severe is CVE-2009-5018?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5018 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5018?
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