CVE-2009-0584: Critical severity Argyllcms Cms vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2009
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Updated

icc.c in the International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (aka icclib), as used in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier and Argyll Color Management System (CMS) 1.0.3 and earlier, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by using a device file for processing a crafted image file associated with large integer values for certain sizes, related to an ICC profile in a (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images.

Other sources

Multiple insufficient upper-bounds checks on certain sizes were found in the Ghostscript's International Color Consortium Format Library (icclib). An attacker could use this flaw to potentially execute arbitrary code by providing a specially-crafted image file for processing via the Ghotstscript's device file.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Argyllcms Cms<=1.0.3
Ghostscript Ghostscript<=8.64
Ghostscript Ghostscript=0
Ghostscript Ghostscript=5.50
Ghostscript Ghostscript=7.05
Ghostscript Ghostscript=7.07
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.0.1
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.15
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.15.2
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.54
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.56
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.57
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.60
Ghostscript Ghostscript=8.61

Event History

Feb 27, 2009
Data Sourced
06:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0584?

CVE-2009-0584 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0584?

To fix CVE-2009-0584, update to versions of Ghostscript later than 8.64 and Argyll CMS versions later than 1.0.3.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-0584?

CVE-2009-0584 affects Ghostscript versions up to 8.64 and Argyll Color Management System versions up to 1.0.3.

4

Can CVE-2009-0584 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0584 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers, potentially leading to a crash or arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-0584?

Yes, users should apply patches provided in the latest releases of the affected software to mitigate CVE-2009-0584.

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