CVE-2007-5137 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ReadImage function of Tcl/Tk versions 8.4.13 through 8.4.15. This flaw, stemming from an incorrect patch for a previous CVE, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted multi-frame interlaced GIF files where subsequent frames are smaller than the initial one. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is considered medium severity, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.4.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tcl_tk:tcl_tk:8.4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tcl_tk:tcl_tk:8.4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.4.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tcl_tk:tcl_tk:8.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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