# CVE-2004-0817: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-17 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the imlib BMP image handler allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

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## References

- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-465.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-548
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:089
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17182
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201611-1
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000870
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11084
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8843
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-12.xml

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