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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…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
CatbGif2png
through 2.5.3
Versions 0.99, 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.2.0

Weakness classification

CWE-119

References