CVE-2009-5018 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in gif2png versions 2.5.3 and earlier, affecting the catb gif2png product. This vulnerability allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long command-line argument, particularly when gif2png is launched by a CGI program. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity), it requires medium attack complexity over a network and can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for version 2.5.2 exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.99CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:0.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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