CVE-2008-5263 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the mt_codec::getHdrHead function within ksquirrel-libs 0.8.0, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted Radiance RGBE (.hdr) image files. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is moderately severe, requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) but potentially leading to full compromise (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dmitry_baryshev:ksquirrel-libs:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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